Sun 10/9/11 2:31 AM

Steve Mason did not play the third period after allowing four goals on 23 shots in the teams 4-2 loss to the Wild. Mason has struggled to regain his rookie form, which doesn't bode well for the Blue Jackets playoff aspirations. Columbus made some impressive moves in the offseason but it will be all for not if Mason can't prove he's a starter in the NHL.