Stamkos should have been assessed a fighting major + instigator. That's an easy call. Both gloves off while Monahan's was cemented on, but continued to throw and land punches even while they were on the ground.
I would be ok with a double-minor if he face-washed Monahan. Even if he threw a couple with the gloves on. However, throwing down his gloves and not giving Monahan a choice, and continuing to throw punches - that's a fighting major + one of the easiest instigators to call.
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