Mason (illness) will return to the net for Thursday's game against the Capitals, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mason didn't start any of the last four games for a combination of rest and an illness. However, it appears it's behind him just in time, as Michal Neuvirth reportedly suffered an injury of some kind in the third period of Tuesday's game. Mason will take over the duties in net, but it's a bit unclear at this point who will be backing him up. The netminder has struggled through eight games this season, posting a 3.34 GAA and .902 save percentage, and things won't get any easier Thursday as he faces one of the most powerful offenses in the Capitals.