EDMONTON, Alberta — Defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic’s availability for Tuesday’s contest against the Edmonton Oilers will be decided at game-time as the Sharks look to remain in first place in the Pacific Division.
Vlasic, who has missed the last four games after he caught a puck to the face on Dec. 30 against the Philadelphia Flyers, took part in the Sharks’ optional morning skate at Rogers Place.
The swelling in Vlasic’s face has gone down considerably since his injury. But he’s still dealing with the pain that’s lingered since a puck from a Shayne Gostisbehere slap shot went off Joel Ward’s stick and up above Vlasic’s upper lip.