Canes' last test before break: Mason, Jets

Winnipeg Jets goalie Chris Mason was discussing tonight's game against the Canes, and his three wins against them this season, when the talk turned to the All-Star Game break. "Sometimes you can take a break before you actually get to the break," said Mason, who will start tonight. In other words, begin to mentally relax. That shouldn't be a problem for the Jets, who play the New York Rangers tomorrow night in New York before starting their All-Star break. And the Jets had a very focused morning skate today at the RBC Center. Another reason: the Jets (22-20-6) are 10th in the Eastern Conference, three points out of playoff position. "When you're trying to get a playoff spot, every game had a magnitude to it and every game has implications," Mason said. As for the Canes (17-24-9), they're last in the East and 10 points out of playoff position, so the implications aren't as big. They're also playing their last game before the All-Star break,...