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Can scratched Michael Bunting give the Stars the depth charge they need? ‘I’m dying to help’
- Dallas Stars coach to decide Tuesday on whether Michael Bunting returns to the lineup as a goal-scorer depth option.
- Bunting has been a healthy scratch for four straight playoff games, seeking his chance to help Dallas offensively.
- Dallas trails the series 2-2 with all goals from their top names and a 11-3 gap at even strength.
- Bunting joined Dallas from Nashville at the trade deadline to provide left-wing scoring depth.
- Roope Hintz is out with an injury, increasing the need for depth at forward.
- Bunting emphasizes maintaining professionalism and readiness despite not playing.
- Defenseman Nils Lundkvist suffers a deep facial laceration and will miss Game 5.
- The Stars could rotate in Lyubushkin, Petrovic, or Capobianco to replace Lundkvist.
- Gulutzan cites a mix of analytics and gut instinct in lineup decisions.
- Captain Jamie Benn has drawn scrutiny for several plays, but remains focused on the game.
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