Vanecek (face) could return to practice before the end of the week after head coach Ryan Warsofsky told reporters Tuesday, "Definitely progressing, taking shots. We probably envision him getting into practice here, possibly by the end of the week," Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Vanecek is week-to-week with a fractured cheekbone, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports Saturday.

Vanecek was put on injured reserve Friday, per Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.

Vanecek is expected to be sidelined for 2-3 weeks due to an upper-body injury, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports Wednesday.

Vanecek stopped 36 of 40 shots in Saturday's 4-3 loss to Utah.

Vanecek will be between the home pipes versus Utah on Saturday, according to Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

Vanecek made 25 saves in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Hurricanes.

Vanecek will defend the road net against Carolina on Tuesday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Vanecek was the first goaltender off the ice during morning skate and is slated to patrol the visiting crease in Tampa Bay on Thursday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Vanecek made 26 saves in an 8-5 win over Kraken on Friday.