Marc-Edouard Vlasic was forced to leave the game in the second period when Jeff Carter slammed him into the boards. The incident happened with 4:35 left in the middle stanza. Vlasic was hit dangerously into the boards as Carter received a two minute penalty for charging and Vlasic went to the dressing room. Stay tuned as the Sharks will have trouble on the blueline if Vlasic is unable to return.