Two Reasons for Sitting Misa
San Jose Sharks head coach Ryan Warsofsky explained why Michael Misa isn't playing against the New Jersey Devils.
Not so much in this case tonight
Warsofsky noted that tonight isn't a back-to-back, unlike the previous game against the Devils. However, he added that the team has a lot of hockey to play this week, saying:
A lot of hockey this week, so got to manage it
The Sharks have four games this week, including a back-to-back on Saturday and Sunday. Two possible reasons for Misa's absence are:
- he struggled in the first period against the Los Angeles Kings, getting stripped of the puck multiple times
Author's summary: Misa sits out against Devils due to management.