OUTJesper Fast
RW CAR
Thu 4/25/24 7:27 PM

Fast (upper body) is unlikely to recover before the end of the playoffs, coach Rod Brind'Amour told Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Fast was injured during the Hurricanes' regular-season finale April 16. He had six goals and 19 points in 73 contests in 2023-24. Fast is in the first campaign of a two-year, $4.8 million contract, so even if he does miss the remainder of the postseason, he likely hasn't played in his final contest with Carolina. The 32-year-old serves in a bottom-six capacity when healthy.

OUTJesper Fast
RW CAR
Thu 4/25/24 10:06 AM

Fast (upper body) will remain out of the lineup for Game 3 versus the Islanders on Thursday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Fast will miss his third straight game after he was injured in the regular-season finale in Columbus. The 32-year-old had six goals and 19 points in 73 appearances during the regular season. His status for Saturday's Game 4 is still up in the air.

OUTJesper Fast
RW CAR
Mon 4/22/24 10:11 AM

Fast (upper body) is not expected to be an option for Game 2 against the Islanders on Monday, according to Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.
EDGE Analysis
Fast did not skate Sunday after missing Carolina's series-opening victory over the Islanders on Saturday. He was injured in last Tuesday's regular-season finale versus Columbus. Fast registered six goals and 19 points in 73 games during the 2023-24 campaign.

OUTJesper Fast
RW CAR
Fri 4/19/24 2:18 PM

Fast (undisclosed) will not be in the lineup for Game 1 against the Islanders on Saturday, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports.
EDGE Analysis
Fast is currently stuck in a 24-game goal drought dating back to Feb. 13 versus the Stars. During his goal slump, the Swede notched six helpers, 23 shots and 30 hits while averaging 12:03 of ice time. Once given the all-clear, Fast should challenge Jack Drury or Stefan Noesen for a spot in the lineup.

OUTJesper Fast
RW CAR
Tue 4/16/24 9:59 PM

Fast (undisclosed) didn't return to Tuesday's tilt versus the Blue Jackets after requiring help to get off the ice following a crash into the board, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Hurricanes rested about half of their roster, but Fast still played and sustained an injury in the regular-season finale. Head coach Rod Brind'Amour did not have an update after the contest, leaving Fast's status for Game 1 of the playoffs in doubt.

OUTJesper Fast
RW CAR
Thu 4/4/24 4:55 PM

Fast (upper body) is ready to return Thursday versus Boston, per Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal.
EDGE Analysis
Fast missed the Hurricanes' previous six games. He has six goals and 18 points in 66 outings in 2023-24. Now that Fast is back in the lineup, Jesperi Kotkaniemi is projected to be a healthy scratch against the Bruins.

OUTJesper Fast
RW CAR
Sat 3/30/24 6:35 PM

Fast (upper body) won't play Saturday versus the Canadiens, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Fast was probable to return Saturday but will miss his sixth straight contest. He could be ready to go Thursday versus the Bruins after an extended break in the Hurricanes' schedule.

OUTJesper Fast
RW CAR
Fri 3/29/24 1:34 PM

Per Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site, Fast (upper body) is likely to return to the lineup Saturday in Montreal, according to coach Rod Brind'Amour who told reporters, "He's right there. If it's not the next game, it'll be the next one for sure."
EDGE Analysis
Fast has missed the last five games due to his upper-body injury. Fast has six goals and 12 assists in 66 contests this season. Look for him to return to his role as a bottom-six forward once given the all-clear.

OUTJesper Fast
RW CAR
Thu 3/28/24 5:26 PM

Fast (upper body) won't return for Thursday's game against Detroit, per Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal.
EDGE Analysis
Fast will miss his fifth consecutive contest. He has six goals and 18 points in 66 outings in 2023-24. When healthy, Fast typically serves in a bottom-six capacity.

OUTJesper Fast
RW CAR
Tue 3/26/24 4:45 PM

Fast (upper body) is not expected back in the lineup against Pittsburgh on Tuesday, per NHL.com.
EDGE Analysis
Fast will be out of action for his fourth straight game due to his lingering upper-body injury. Prior to getting hurt, the winger was stuck in a 17-game goal drought during which he registered a paltry 14 shots. With Fast out of the lineup, a healthy Jack Drury could see an uptick in minutes.