Michael Bunting back at Practice but Doubtful for Game 1 Ondrej Kase a Game-Time Decision

Toronto Maple Leafs Rookie Forward Michael Bunting was skating at practice in a regular practice jersey but is doubtful for Game 1 per Head Coach Sheldon Keefe.

The 26 year old Scarborough Ontario, native was injured during the Leafs' 3-2 overtime loss to the Florida Panthers on April 23 after being hit in the face with the puck and falling awkwardly in the aftermath.

Bunting has 23 goals and 63 points in 79 games. He bounced around the lineup at the beginning of the season but has been a found a home on the top line left wing position along Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner.

Ondrej Kase is a game-time decision for Game 1, per Sheldon Keefe. Michael Bunting is "doubtful" but Keefe adds that the #leafs will have him back in the lineup during Round 1.� Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) May 1, 2022

Forward Ondrej Kase is a game-time decision for Game 1 against the Lightning, according to Keefe. Kase hasn't played since March 19 and was diagnosed with a concussion in April. The 26 year old has 14 goals and 27 points in 50 games this season.

The following lines were used at practice and could be a good indication of who is playing in Game 1 on Monday night at the Scotiabank Arena.

Ondrej Kase looks to be rejoining the #leafs lineup ahead of Game 1 against Tampa:

Kerfoot-Matthews-Marner
Mikheyev-Tavares-Kase
Nylander-Kampf-Engvall
Clifford-Blackwell-Simmonds

Rielly-Lyubushkin
Muzzin-Brodie
Giordano-Liljegren

Extras: Spezza, Holl, Bunting, Sandin� Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) May 1, 2022

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