Steve Mason will start for Columbus on Thursday in his first game since suffering a head injury at practice last week. Allen York, who has played the past four games for the Blue Jackets, appeared to injure his groin during the morning skate, but Mason probably would've gotten the nod anyway. If York can't back up Mason then Shawn Hunwick will fill in.

Steve Mason (head) was able to return to the lineup on Tuesday and serve as Allen York's backup. He missed three games with a head injury after he was struck in the mask by a shot at practice. Mason said he'd prefer to return to game action as quickly as possible. "It's obviously been a tough year, but it would be nice to finish it off with a couple of games," he said. "I could still be feeling better, but I'd like to get back in."

Steve Mason (head) might be able to serve as the Blue Jackets' backup on Tuesday. Mason might end up starting in one of the Blue Jackets' last two games. He has a 3.43 GAA and .892 save percentage in 44 contests this season.

Steve Mason (head) is scheduled for an on-ice workout Sunday, He has not played since he was hit in the head by a shot off the stick of Colton Gillies last week. We may know after Sunday's workout whether Mason will play again this season.

It appears that Steve Mason could be gone for the season after taking a shot in the head during practice on Wednesday. Mason was hit by a Colton Gillies shot. The Blue Jackets signed Shawn Hunwick to a short-term deal and it appears he will back up Allen York the remainder of the season.

Steve Mason won't play on Wednesday after a shot from Colton Gillies hit him in the mask during the morning skate. He will be evaluated by the medical staff to determine the extent of his injury, but the Jackets have just six games remaining on their 2011-12 regular-season schedule. In the meantime, Columbus signed former University of Michigan goaltender Shawn Hunwick to an amateur tryout agreement and he will serve as Allen York's understudy against Detroit on Wednesday night.

Steve Mason was pulled in the second period of Monday night's contest against the Detroit Red Wings after allowing six goals on 28 shots. It's been another dreadful year for the former Calder Trophy winner. Mason has allowed nine goals in his last two periods and must have a "sunburn on the back of his neck from the red light turning on so much after each goals tonight."

Columbus will go back to Steve Mason on Monday night in Detroit. He was pulled from Sunday's loss to Edmonton after allowing five goals on 26 shots. Mason displayed drizzles of improved play lately, but he still isn't worth starting in your fantasy lineup.

The Columbus Blue Jackets pulled Steve Mason around the second intermission of a 6-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers. Perhaps a small resurgence after getting fitting pads is about over now for Mason. He's been remarkably up-and-down the last four games, trading one-goal wins with losses in which he allowed five goals. The Blue Jackets seem to be in "tank" mode now.

Steve Mason will start in goal against the Oilers Sunday afternoon. Not a big surprise here as Mason has played well in his last two starts.