SAN JOSE, Calif. — San Jose Sharks
Vlasic was hurt after getting hit with a puck in a Game 2 loss to Vegas. He sat out the following two games that the Sharks lost but will be back for Game 5 against the Golden Knights on Thursday night with the Sharks facing elimination.
Vlasic's return provides a big boost for San Jose as he is the team's shutdown
Goalie Martin Jones was pulled in two of those losses but will get the start in Game 5 despite allowing 11 goals on 54 shots the past three games.
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