It is believed that Steve Mason suffered a concussion on Monday. Mason was struck in the head with a Rick Nash shot during pre-game warmups on Monday. Blue Jackets GM Scott Howson commented, saying "We all decided it would be better for him to not travel. He'll see a doctor (Wednesday) in Columbus and we'll take it from there. He could be in uniform on Friday (vs. Buffalo), but we don't know that yet." Curtis Sanford is expected to start in Mason's place until he's ready to return.