Steve Mason obviously had a slow start to his season, and it’s a big reason why the Philadelphia Flyers had a slow start. After all, bad goaltending is a chief reason why the team remains near the basement in the goals against category, and it’s the reason that until last night, the Flyers were out of a playoff spot.
But Mason has shown signs of turning things around, and amidst this five-game Flyers winning streak, he’s been a big reason for the team’s success. As such, the NHL named him their first star of the week for the week ending yesterday, December 4.