Michael Misa is not playing against the New Jersey Devils, sparking questions about the reason behind this decision.
San Jose Sharks head coach Ryan Warsofsky stated,
Not so much in this case tonight, and added
A lot of hockey this week, so got to manage it, as the team plays four games this week.
Misa had an impressive performance against the Los Angeles Kings with eight shots in 10:10 of playing time, but struggled in the first period, getting stripped of the puck multiple times.
Two possible reasons for sitting Misa are: his struggle in the first period against the Kings and managing his playing time due to a busy schedule.
Author's summary: Misa's absence sparks questions about matchup and player management.