San Jose Sharks head coach Ryan Warsofsky explained that the reason for Michael Misa not playing against the New Jersey Devils is not solely due to the match-up.
Not so much in this case tonight
Warsofsky noted that the team has a busy schedule, playing four games this week, and needs to manage the players' time.
A lot of hockey this week, so got to manage it
Two possible reasons for Misa's absence are: his struggle in the first period against the Los Angeles Kings, where he was stripped of the puck multiple times, and the need to manage his playing time due to the team's busy schedule.
Author's summary: Misa sits out against Devils due to performance and schedule concerns.