Penguins' Bunting Out, Malkin on Injured Reserve

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Michael Bunting was involved in a car accident outside PPG Paints Arena before the game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, but he was not injured. Despite being unscathed, Bunting did not play in the game, as confirmed by head coach Mike Sullivan. Bunting, who has 13 goals and 25 points in 43 games this season, was acquired last year from the Carolina Hurricanes in the Jake Guentzel trade. The Penguins, currently two points out of a wild-card spot, were looking to rebound from a recent 5-0 loss to the Ottawa Senators. In Bunting's absence, Phil Tomasino was activated from injured reserve, while star player Evgeni Malkin was placed on injured reserve due to an unspecified ailment. Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry started against the Lightning, and the game could be watched on Sportsnet.