Steve Mason will play against his former Columbus teammates for the first time on Thursday since he was traded to the Flyers last April. He's been superb for Philadelphia this season, while compiling a 12-9-4 record with a 2.34 goals-against average and a .924 save percentage. "We've had a couple conversations about (playing Columbus)," former Blue Jacket and current Flyer Jakub Voracek said. "It's going to be exciting for him. This year, he's playing the way I remember him playing the first year in Columbus. It's great to have one of the best goaltenders in the league on our team. He's been our MVP so far."