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PredDave · December 31st, 2006, 12:03 AM

NHL - Boston Bruins/Nashville Predators Recap Saturday December 30, 2006 - Yahoo! Sports

One day soon Nashville Predators goaltender Chris Mason will once again be the backup. Meanwhile, he's making the most of his time in the net.

Mason stopped 38 shots Saturday night in a 5-0 victory over the Boston Bruins that gave him his fourth shutout of the season, a career high.

He entered the game ranked second in the NHL in save percentage and ninth in goals-against average. The victory over Boston was his 18th consecutive start for the Predators, the second longest streak in the league.

But when Tomas Vokoun returns to health in the next couple of weeks, Mason will have to move over to make room in the net.

"I just love playing hockey," Mason said. "I don't worry about the numbers too much. If you have a bad game it just really consumes so much of your thoughts. I love the opportunity I have right now. I'm just trying to take advantage of it."

December 31st, 2006, 12:03 AM	#9 (permalink)
PredDave Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 832	NHL - Boston Bruins/Nashville Predators Recap Saturday December 30, 2006 - Yahoo! Sports One day soon Nashville Predators goaltender Chris Mason will once again be the backup. Meanwhile, he's making the most of his time in the net. Mason stopped 38 shots Saturday night in a 5-0 victory over the Boston Bruins that gave him his fourth shutout of the season, a career high. He entered the game ranked second in the NHL in save percentage and ninth in goals-against average. The victory over Boston was his 18th consecutive start for the Predators, the second longest streak in the league. But when Tomas Vokoun returns to health in the next couple of weeks, Mason will have to move over to make room in the net. "I just love playing hockey," Mason said. "I don't worry about the numbers too much. If you have a bad game it just really consumes so much of your thoughts. I love the opportunity I have right now. I'm just trying to take advantage of it."