Fast (shoulder) will suit up for Friday's meeting with the Panthers, Steve Zipay of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Fast, who has missed seven straight outings, had tallied a goal and two assists in his previous five contests and will look to resume that pace versus the Panthers. The Rangers will need to make a corresponding roster move once the officially activate the 25-year-old off injured reserve, with Tanner Glass or Brandon Pirri likely candidates.