Maple Leafs forward Michael Bunting fined by NHL (w/video)

The National Hockey League announced on Thursday that Toronto Maple Leafs forward Michael Bunting has been fined $2,000 for diving/embellishment (rule 64) during a game on February 17th against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Bunting's fine is his second citation this season. The first citation is a warning from the NHL. Second is a $2,000 fine, third is $3,000, fourth is $4,000, while fifth through eight citations are a $5,000 fine each, along with a fine for the team's coach.

In 50 games this season, Bunting has recorded 35 points (17 G, 18 A), 30 penalty minutes and is a +11.

Michael Bunting of the @MapleLeafs fined for diving/embellishment: https://t.co/6odQKG8cgJ pic.twitter.com/jL2Lp8hgkb— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) February 24, 2022

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