Fast (illness) will not go with the Rangers when they travel to Pittsburgh for Thursday's game against the Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

The news rules him out for the contest, with the team also indicating that they will recall another forward on emergency conditions before the contest. Thursday marks Fast's second straight game missed because of the flu, but it probably won't cost him too much more time. Expect another update before the team's next game Friday against the Capitals, with 24-year-old winger likely slotting back into a top-six role when healthy.