BREAKING: Bunting Ejected From Game After Delivering Headshot to Cernak

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.

Bunting was given a five-minute penalty for the hit, and the player safety department will be examining the incident closely.

More details will follow.

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