"Blue Jackets goaltender Steve Mason has endured his share of struggles the past two seasons, but at least he had his health.
That changed this past weekend.
Mason will miss tonight's home game against the Phoenix Coyotes because of a strained groin muscle he suffered Friday at Anaheim. It's an unnerving injury for goalies who rely on flexibility and quick leg movements to kick out pucks.
"It's not an all-out blowout like some guys go through and are gone for a while," coach Scott Arniel said. "We're trying to give him some rest and get him ready for the weekend series against Detroit."
Mathieu Garon will start tonight. The Blue Jackets have recalled goaltender David LeNeveu from minor-league Springfield on a 48-hour emergency exemption. By Wednesday, the club must return to a 23-man roster."
