Preview/Lines #11: Two Reasons for Sitting Misa?

Michael Misa's Absence from the Game

San Jose Sharks head coach Ryan Warsofsky explained that Michael Misa's absence from the game against the New Jersey Devils is not solely due to the match-up. Warsofsky stated,

Not so much in this case tonight
, noting that it's not a back-to-back game like the previous one in New Jersey.

Warsofsky added,

A lot of hockey this week, so got to manage it
, as the Sharks have four games scheduled for the week. Despite Misa's impressive performance against the Los Angeles Kings, with eight shots in 10:10 of playing time, two possible reasons for his absence come to mind. Firstly, Misa struggled in the first period against the Kings, losing the puck on multiple occasions.

Author's summary: Misa's absence from the game raises questions about the team's strategy.

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