With the announcement today that Colorado's star defenseman would be unavailable for their next game due to suspension, many were left wondering why Makar only has to sit out one game, meanwhile Michael Bunting just got done serving three games for his suspension.
That being said, Michael Bunting's hit to the head on Erik Cernak has left Cernak unavailable for the Lightning since game one, as he's been out with an injury ever since the play.
While you may not agree with each suspension respectively, it's important to note that the NHL may be trying to set a clear precedent for each specific play, and by laying down a hard punishment for Bunting's hit, they make sure everyone knows what to expect in the future.