During the second period of the game between the Maple Leafs and the Lightning, Erik Cernak was forced to leave the game following a dangerous hit to the head.
While attempting to recover the puck, Michael Bunting turned his head away and collided his elbow with Cernak's face.
BREAKING: Bunting Ejected From Game After Delivering Headshot to Cernak
Bunting was given a five-minute penalty for the hit, and the player safety department will be examining the incident closely.
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More details will follow.
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BREAKING: Bunting Ejected From Game After Delivering Headshot to Cernak
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