Vlasic scored the Sharks' lone regulation goal in a 2-1 shootout win against Edmonton on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Vlasic's goal came on a 2-on-1 midway through the first period, when he took the puck down the left wing and sniped a wrist shot off the post and in past Cam Talbot. Normally a very conservative two-way defender, Vlasic has 20 points on the season and could match or exceed his career-high of 36. He's a good depth defenseman to have on fantasy teams, but not an anchor by any means.

Vlasic had a big night in Saturday's 7-0 shaming of the Maple Leafs, posting two assists, a plus-4 rating, three shots and four blocked shots.

EDGE Analysis

Vlasic has been an animal blocking shots lately. Over the last five games, he's put himself in front of 15 opponent shots. Despite only crossing 30 points once in his career, Vlasic can provide a lot of value in the right format.

Vlasic (undisclosed) was able to suit up Tuesday night against the Kings, logging 26:09 of ice time in the 5-3 win.

EDGE Analysis

Vlasic's minutes were the most for a player dressed in teal, suggesting that his undisclosed issue heading into the contest was not enough to hold him back. Pickles went minus-2 in the game but still has a plus-3 rating on the season.

Vlasic is considered a game-time decision for Tuesday night's contest against the Kings, but Sharks coach Peter DeBoer believes the defenseman will play, Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area reports.

EDGE Analysis

Vlasic reportedly missed practice Monday, and was not on the ice for the optional skate Tuesday morning. The Sharks should get a better read on his status for the evening contest once warmups are underway. If Pickles doesn't draw into the game, he'll have until Dec. 28 to get healthy for the next game. At this point, it's unclear exactly what is threatening his availability for the next match.

Vlasic recorded a pair of assists in Sunday's loss to the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

Vlasic missed three games earlier in the month with a lower-body ailment and had tallied just one point in four games since returning to the lineup, but he was able to cash in Sunday with his fourth multi-point effort of the season. The defenseman is up to 14 points on the year and is one pace to pass the 30-point plateau for just the second time of his career.

Vlasic will play Saturday night against the visiting Wild, Curtis Pashelka of the San Jose Mercury News reports. The defenseman missed the last three games with a lower-body injury.

EDGE Analysis

Vlasic missed the past three games but reportedly will be reunited with Justin Braun for Saturday's contest. The Sharks will need to be air-tight defensively since Dallas currently leads the NHL with 102 goals. Pickles provides modest offensive totals, having recorded three goals and eight assists through 25 games, which is not too shabby for a player whose primary job is to command the blue line.

Vlasic (lower body) returned to practice Friday, Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area reports.

EDGE Analysis

Vlasic has missed the Sharks' last-three games with a lower-body injury, but his return to practice Friday bodes well for his chances of returning to action Saturday against Minnesota. The 28-year-old blueliner's availability for San Jose's matchup with the Wild should be confirmed prior to puck drop Saturday evening.

Vlasic (lower body) won't play Wednesday against the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

Wednesday's tilt marks the third-straight game Vlasic will miss with a lower-body injury he likely suffered in Friday's matchup with Anaheim. The 28-year-old blueliner, who has tallied 11 points (three goals, eight assists) in 25 games this season, will hope to return to action Saturday against the Wild.

Vlasic (lower body) will miss Tuesday night's contest against the host Flames, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The FAN reports.

EDGE Analysis

The lower-body injury prevented Pickles from playing last Saturday against the Lightning, so this will be the second game he'll have missed. When healthy, Vlasic's numbers don't jump off the page -- he has three goals and eight assists through 25 contests -- but the blueliner is averaging 2:11 on the power play this season, which is the most time he's logged on the man advantage since 2008-09. San Jose plays again Wednesday night, and we believe the Sharks will reevaluate him ahead of that contest.

Vlasic will miss Saturday's game with a lower-body injury, reports CSN Bay Area's Kevin Kurz.

EDGE Analysis

Kurz said that coach Peter DeBoer wouldn't elaborate on the severity of the injury, so all that is known at this point is that Vlasic will miss Saturday's match.