Mason (lower body) hopes to be available for Tuesday's game against the Canadiens, Sam Carchidi of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 2016 NHL All-Star weekend -- scheduled for Jan. 30-31 -- affords Mason some extra time to heal from a lower-body ailment that caused him to miss a game against the Capitals on Wednesday. In related news, insurance goalie Jason LaBarbera reportedly headed back to the minors Thursday.