Vlasic scored a goal on four shots and blocked four shots in Tuesday's 2-0 win over the Kraken.

EDGE Analysis

Vlasic broke a scoreless deadlock in the third period with his fourth goal in the last eight games. That stretch accounts for all of his goals this season, and he's added one assist, 37 shots on net, 51 blocked shots and a minus-11 rating through 28 appearances. While he was an occasional healthy scratch earlier in the campaign, injuries to Mario Ferraro (lower body) and Henry Thrun (shoulder) have opened up more consistent playing time for Vlasic in January.

Vlasic registered a goal in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

The Sharks were finally able to plug captain Logan Couture (lower body) in the lineup for his season debut, and it paid immediate dividends, as the point-packing pivot fed Vlasic on the rush for the game's first goal. The Sharks rank dead last in scoring at 2.04 goals per game, with Pickles picking up just three points through 24 games, but Couture being back in the fold should stop the bleeding to a tangible degree.

Vlasic (personal) returned to the Sharks on Saturday after missing the past three games, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

Vlasic should be available for Sunday's contest against Colorado, but it's unclear at this time if he will return to the lineup. In 16 appearances this season, he has contributed one assist, 12 shots on goal, 23 blocked shots and six hits.

Vlasic (personal) will not be available Friday against Arizona, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

Vlasic has now missed three straight games and 11 of the last 14. There's been little update on when the team expects him to return.

Vlasic (personal) won't be available to play Tuesday against Winnipeg, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Vlasic is still away from the team for personal reasons and it's unclear when he will return. He has picked up one assist, 12 shots on goal and 23 blocked shots in 16 outings this season. Henry Thrun is slated to play in Tuesday's contest.

Vlasic (personal) will not play Sunday against Vegas, Max Miller of The Hockey News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Vlasic has moved in and out of the lineup recently as a healthy scratch but will now miss some time due to personal reasons. It's unclear how long he's expected to be out but the Sharks will be back in action Tuesday against Winnipeg. The 36-year-old has one assist with a minus-10 rating through 16 games.

Vlasic (lower body) is expected to return Thursday versus Boston, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

Vlasic didn't play Tuesday due to his lower-body injury. He has no points and two blocks in two games this season while averaging 10:27 of ice time. Vlasic is expected to be paired with Matt Benning on Thursday.

Vlasic (lower body) won't play Tuesday versus Carolina, per Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.

EDGE Analysis

Vlasic, who left Saturday's 2-1 shootout loss to Colorado after the first period, did not practice Monday. He has been credited with one shot on goal and two blocked shots in two appearances this season. Henry Thrun will replace Vlasic in the lineup.

Vlasic (undisclosed) won't return to Saturday's game versus the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

Vlasic left the game shortly after the Sharks scored in the first period, and he was ultimately ruled out for the rest of the game during the second intermission. The severity of the defenseman's injury is unknown. If he can't play Tuesday versus the Hurricanes, Henry Thrun would likely enter the lineup in a bottom-four role.

Vlasic (lower body) won't need surgery, coach David Quinn told Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Vlasic still isn't expected to play in the Sharks' final two regular-season games, but Quinn did describe the defenseman's injury as shorter-term. He'll finish the 2022-23 campaign with a goal, 18 points, 45 hits and 116 blocks in 78 outings.