It wouldn’t make sense if it was an injury. Bennett is sitting out even while healthy enough to play, why wouldn’t Monahan sit out too? This is the first time in over a decade this team has the kind of flexibility to allow players to sit and heal for the playoffs.
Although he did get hit by Blake Coleman vs New Jersey which took him out of the lineup for a couple games. Monahan really hasn’t been good for over 2 months now since the all star break.
Right now he just needs to play harder. His dump ins are cosmetic, his forecheck is completely lethargic, he’s never been quick so he needs to anticipate the play more rather than chase all the time and finally, guy needs to just bear down and bury the chances he’s getting.
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