Steve Mason (upper body) took part in Friday's practice. "It's my first time on the ice in a couple days, and it's a good step," Mason said."I felt good." He faced shots during the morning skate and might be ready to return on Sunday. He missed the Flyers' final regular season game and playoff opener.

Steve Mason (upper body) is feeling better, according to Flyers coach Craig Berube. He is projected to join the team in New York on Friday, which is a good sign. However, he won't be in the lineup Thursday for Game 1 against the Rangers and his status for Game 2 is still unclear.

Steve Mason (upper body) will not participate in Game 1 on Thursday. Mason was hurt on Saturday when teammate Andrew MacDonald was pushed into him. Mason had a 2.50 GAA and .917 save percentage in 61 games this season.

Steve Mason (upper body) is questionable for Game 1. "I feel he will," Flyers GM Paul Holmgren said of Mason's chances of being ready in time for the first round opener, "but you never know." Mason sustained the injury when Andrew MacDonald was pushed into him during Saturday's game against Pittsburgh.

Steve Mason left Saturday's game against Pittsburgh as a precaution. He suffered an upper-body injury (head/neck) after teammate Andrew MacDonald was pushed into him. Mason stopped stopped 21 shots and allowed one goal in the contest. He's expected to be ready to go in Game 1 of the playoffs, according to coach Craig Berube.

Steve Mason was brilliant on Tuesday night, slamming the door 38 times in the Flyers' 5-2 win over Florida. Mason has responded with two victories after a tough stretch of three losses in four games. The 25 year old has not allowed four goals in 11 straight matches, and carries a 33-18-7 record so far with a .917 save percentage and 2.51 goals against average.

Look for Steve Mason to be between the pipes on Tuesday against the Florida Panthers. Mason is 32-18-7 this season with a 2.52 GAA and a .916 save percentage. Mason is 1-1 in 2013-14 against the Panthers with a 2.03 GAA and a .938 save percentage. Start him with confidence.

Goaltender Steve Mason needed to make only 17 saves en route to the Flyers' 5-2 rout of the hapless Buffalo Sabres in Philadelphia Sunday night. Mason also picked up an assist in the game. Mason improved his GAA to 2.52. His save percentage is now .916. The Flyers snapped a four-game winless streak with the victory and now have a two-point lead on the Columbus Blue Jackets for third place in the Metropolitan Division. The Flyers also are two points behind the second-place New York Rangers.

Steve Mason sticked aside 25 shots in the Flyers' 2-0 loss to Columbus on Thursday night. Philadelphia is unable to pull closer to the Rangers, who occupy the second spot in the Metropolitan Division. Mason gave up a goal in the second and one in the third. After a rough middle stretch of the season, Mason has found his game over the past few months. He has a 2.53 goals-against average and .916 save percentage. He's a key to the Flyers' playoff hopes -- and success.

Steve Mason is looking forward to finally returning to the playoffs. Mason hasn't participated in a postseason game since he was with Columbus in 2009. Now the Flyers have all-but made the playoffs and are battling for home ice advantage in the first round. "This is what we play hockey for," Mason said. "Situations where you are playing meaningful games this time of year. To be in the position we are [now] after the start we had to the season says a lot about this time. It's definitely exciting." Mason has been through a lot since his first playoff appearance. At the time, he was a promising rookie that went on to win the Calder Trophy. He's dealt with some terrible struggles since then, but has been solid with Philadelphia this season.