Mason makes 33 saves in NHL-best 10th shutout

**doniceage** · 03-27-2009, 10:13 PM

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Steve Mason made 16 of his 33 saves in the third period for his franchise record 10th shutout as the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Calgary Flames 5-0 on Thursday night in a possible first-round playoff preview.

Mason, who broke the mark set last season by Pascal Leclaire, leads the NHL in shutouts and has the most for a rookie since Tony Esposito had 15 for the Chicago Blackhawks in the 1969-70 season.

Jason Williams had two power-play goals, Rick Nash had a career-high four assists, and Kristian Huselius also had four assists in the penalty-filled game. The teams combined for 124 minutes — 64 by Columbus — with 110 coming in the second period when there were two fights, two game misconducts and four misconducts.

Manny Malhotra and Williams had goals in the first period, and Raffi Torres and R.J. Umberger gave Columbus a 4-0 lead in the second.

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doniceage <B>Off Site Relations Manager</B> Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 29,368 Blog Entries: 9 Trader Rating: (409 ) View my Trade List My Card Inventory Card Cash: 5,667.05	Mason makes 33 saves in NHL-best 10th shutout COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Steve Mason made 16 of his 33 saves in the third period for his franchise record 10th shutout as the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Calgary Flames 5-0 on Thursday night in a possible first-round playoff preview. Mason, who broke the mark set last season by Pascal Leclaire, leads the NHL in shutouts and has the most for a rookie since Tony Esposito had 15 for the Chicago Blackhawks in the 1969-70 season. Jason Williams had two power-play goals, Rick Nash had a career-high four assists, and Kristian Huselius also had four assists in the penalty-filled game. The teams combined for 124 minutes — 64 by Columbus — with 110 coming in the second period when there were two fights, two game misconducts and four misconducts. Manny Malhotra and Williams had goals in the first period, and Raffi Torres and R.J. Umberger gave Columbus a 4-0 lead in the second. http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/...J_nogD9763HLO0 __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Looking for 08/09 BTP points. Have any drop me a pm. Thanks!! Actions are backed up by words, I wish more of us backed them up!!! Want to join the SCF Off Site Team. Drop me a line!!

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