Mason will not play Wednesday against the Capitals due to a lower-body injury.

EDGE Analysis

Mason skipped practice both Monday and Tuesday with what were deemed maintenance days, but his absence Wednesday certainly suggests he missed because of something more than that. He did return to the ice for practice Wednesday morning, but will still skip the evening's contest. Michal Neuvirth will receive the start in net Wednesday in his place, while the Flyers recalled Jason LaBarbera on emergency conditions to back him up. Given the impending break, there's a good chance Mason will be good to go for the team's next game Feb. 2 against the Canadiens.