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Mason returns to Flyers fold early as Zepp gets the hook

Steve Mason

Steve Mason

AP

It was expected that Steve Mason would back up Rob Zepp for the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday, but a tough start for Zepp changed those plans.

The Toronto Maple Leafs scored two goals on eight shots against Zepp, with a Tyler Bozak tally 5:33 into the second period being enough to inspire a goalie change.

Mason’s readiness will be something to watch in this one. He told PHT’s Dhiren Mahiban on Wednesday that he felt as if he hadn’t skated in a “couple weeks” thanks to a knee injury, so we’ll see if he’s sharp in relief duty.

Update: Mason only allowed one goal on Thursday, and the Flyers made a charge to get back into the game, but Toronto ultimately won 3-2 thanks to a fantastic performance by Jonathan Bernier.

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