Marc-Edouard Vlasic will miss at least the next two games after taking a puck to his face on Dec. 30.

The San Jose Sharks defenseman was placed on injured reserve, retroactive to Dec. 31, meaning he can't play for seven days from that time. That means Vlasic can't suit up for home games against Los Angeles on Tuesday and Minnesota on Thursday.

Here's how it happened:

Vlasic was still able to celebrate the New Year, at least.

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