Penguins' Michael Bunting Out Indefinitely After Appendectomy

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Michael Bunting is out indefinitely following surgery to remove his appendix, as announced by head coach Mike Sullivan. Bunting, who has 14 goals and 15 assists in 58 games this season, is expected to miss at least a few weeks, complicating the team's offensive strategy. His absence comes at a challenging time for the Penguins, who are already struggling in the playoff race and may consider further roster changes. Bunting's performance this season has not matched his previous high standards, contributing to concerns about the team's scoring depth. This marks him as the third NHL player this season to undergo an appendectomy. The Penguins will need to adjust their lineup and may look to recall a forward from their AHL affiliate in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton to fill the gap.