Vlasic recorded an assist and two blocked shots in Saturday's 2-1 shootout win over the Predators.

EDGE Analysis

Vlasic had the secondary helper on Tomas Hertl's tally, which was the Sharks' only goal in regulation. Vlasic has been limited to four points in 18 contests this year, but three of his points have come in the last five games. The 32-year-old has added 25 blocks and 21 shots on goal.

Vlasic scored a shorthanded goal on two shots and added a pair of blocked shots in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Vlasic has points in consecutive games and three points in 15 appearances overall this year. The defensive blueliner also has 19 blocked shots, but that's actually a bit of a slow pace for Vlasic. The 32-year-old also has a minus-10 rating in 2019-20, weighing down an already substandard stat line.

Vlasic is up to a goal and an assist in 14 games this season.

EDGE Analysis

The 32-year-old defenseman's goal came Oct. 22 against the Sabres, while his assist was on a Barclay Goodrow goal in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Jets. Vlasic hasn't produced fewer than 23 points in the last six seasons, but an incredibly slow start to 2019-20 could threaten that streak of solid production.

Vlasic has gone scoreless while posting a minus-8 rating through six games this campaign.

EDGE Analysis

The Sharks have had a dysfunctional start to the season, which is part of the reason Vlasic has struggled early on. However, the 32-year-old will be used sparingly on the power play this year, and instead will be tasked with shutting down the opposition's top offensive threats on a nightly basis, which will put a hard cap on his fantasy upside. At this point, Vlasic can be ignored in most formats.

Vlasic notched an assist, two shots and two blocked shots in Wednesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Blues in Game 3.

EDGE Analysis

Vlasic has two goals and three helpers in his last six games, making him a semi-regular contributor to the Sharks offense. He's added 16 blocked shots in that span, adding a little non-scoring value for fantasy owners.

Vlasic managed an assist and a blocked shot in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Blues in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals.

EDGE Analysis

Vlasic has gone a small binge with four points in his last four games, adding 11 blocked shots in that span as well. For the playoffs overall, he has seven points and 28 blocks in 13 appearances, which may be enough to earn a little attention in some DFS formats.

Vlasic scored twice on three shots and blocked four shots in Monday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Avalanche in Game 6.

EDGE Analysis

It's only the second two-goal game of Vlasic's career. The blueliner has three points in his last two games, accounting for all of his offense in the series. He's added 17 blocked shots in six outings, but aside from Monday's goal burst, he isn't likely to produce much on offense.

Vlasic picked up an assist, three shots on goal and three blocked shots in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Avalanche in Game 5.

EDGE Analysis

The helper gives Vlasic a goal and three assists through 10 postseason appearances. He's also blocked 20 shots in the playoffs. Vlasic is usually counted on for defensive responsibility, but he can chip in a little bit of offense as well.

Vlasic (undisclosed) will return to action for Thursday's Game 4 versus the Golden Knights, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

With the Sharks trailing 2-1 in their opening-round series versus the Golden Knights, they will get some reinforcements along the blue line in the form of the veteran rearguard. Vlasic posted a plus-1 rating during the first two games of the series and notched a goal and an assist in Game 1, so he could play a pivotal role if the Sharks are to make a comeback. Pickles saw a dip in his production this season to just 25 points, in part due to a drop in power play time.

Vlasic (undisclosed) is a "possibility" for Game 5 against the Golden Knights on Thursday, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kurz suspects that Vlasic is probable for the do-or-die contest against Vegas, but we may not find out the defenseman's official availability until closer to pregame warmups. Tim Heed figures to continue filling in for Pickles if he ends up missing a third straight contest.