Steve Mason (knee) is expected to be activated from injured reserve prior to Thursday's game against the Maple Leafs, Randy Miller of the Newark Star-Ledger reports.

Mason (knee) is expected to be activated from injured reserve prior to Thursday's game against the Maple Leafs, Randy Miller of the Newark Star-Ledger reports.

Analysis:

Anthony Stolarz will head back to the AHL Lehigh Valley following Tuesday's loss to the Hurricanes, signaling that Mason should be available in some capacity for the first time since Feb. 8. After skating Tuesday, Mason noted that it's most realistic that he'd return to the crease Saturday against the Rangers, so he might only be available as a backup to Rob Zepp for Thursday's game. The Flyers should provide further clarity on the situation by the morning of the match.