This likely won't make too many Blue Jackets fans very happy. They are battling with the Red Wings for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference and the Preds will throw out their back-up vs. Detroit tonight. He is not fantasy relevant, stay away.
Coach Trotz recently said that Rinne will probably play every game left this season. That lasted just two games and considering Rinne has won just once in his last eight starts, maybe it was time to get him some rest. As for Mason he was 1-4-1 with a 3.55 GAA and .866 SV% this season.
Pekka Rinne has played extremely well lately but Mason will start today. This will be Mason's third start of the season, he is 1-0-1 with a 1.45 GAA and .952 SV%. He could be worth a spot start today when the Predators take on an Avalanche team that has won only once in their last five games.
Mason started his last game in Minnesota and only let in one goal so clearly the Wild are looking for a repeat performance against the struggling Wild offense.
Rinne has played well in both his first two games but the Preds have lost in a shootout in both. This is just a day off for Rinne after having to make 36 saves on 39 shots last night. Mason has no fantasy value.
In five career starts against the Islanders, Mason has a 4-1-0 record with a 2.17 GAA and .916 SV%.
In four appearances against the Canes this season, Mason has a 3-1-0 record with a 1.56 GAA and .926 SV%.
In 20 career appearances against the Blues, Mason has a 13-4-1 record with a 2.06 GAA, .925 SV% and two shutouts.
In 20 career appearances against the Blues, Mason has a 13-4-1 record with a 2.06 GAA, .925 SV% and two shutouts.
In 12 career starts against the Wild, Mason has a 5-5-2 record with a 3.24 GAA, .881 SV% and one shutout.
In five career appearances against the Panthers, Mason has a 2-2-1 record with a 2.98 GAA and .920 SV%.
In eight career appearances against the Canes, Mason has a 5-2-1 record with a 1.39 GAA, .950 SV% and one shutout. 1
Sounds like Mason will get the nod over Ondrej Pavelec against the 'rival' Canes.
In two career starts against the Devils, Mason has a 1-1-0 record with a 2.93 GAA and .902 SV%.
In six career starts against the Sens, Mason has a 2-4-0 record with a 2.90 GAA, .896 SV% and one shutout.
In four career appearances against the Leafs, Mason has a 2-1-0 record with a 2.61 GAA, .886 SV% and one shutout.
In four career appearances against the Leafs, Mason has a 2-1-0 record with a 2.61 GAA, .886 SV% and one shutout.
In 15 career appearances against the Kings, Mason has a 8-4-1 record with a 1.96 GAA, .934 SV% and four shutouts.
In 13 career starts against the Avs, Mason has a 6-7-0 record with a 2.72 GAA, .912 SV% and three shutouts.
In 13 career appearances against the Ducks, Mason has a 3-7-1 record with a 3.05 GAA and .894 SV%.