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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Fast (upper body) is poised to sit out Sunday's contest against Toronto, according to Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.

EDGE Analysis

Fast will miss his third consecutive contest. He has accounted for six goals, 18 points, 70 shots on net and 69 hits in 66 appearances this season. Carolina will get Jack Drury (lower body) back in the lineup for Sunday's contest, so Brendan Lemieux will be a healthy scratch.

Fast (undisclosed) will not play Friday against the Capitals, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Fast will miss his second straight game Friday. The 32-year-old has six goals and 18 points while averaging 12:47 of ice time per game. His next chance to play will be Sunday against Toronto.

Fast (undisclosed) isn't available for Thursday's game against Philadelphia, per Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.

EDGE Analysis

Fast has six goals and 18 points in 66 outings in 2023-24. The Hurricanes are expected to dress 11 forwards and seven defensemen Thursday due to Fast's absence. As a result, Tony DeAngelo is set to draw into the lineup for the first time since Feb. 25.

Fast (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision versus Philadelphia on Thursday, per Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.

EDGE Analysis

Fast is "nursing something," according to coach Rod Brind'Amour. The winger has only one assist in his last six games, giving him six goals and 18 points in 66 contests on the year. A decision on his status should be made during warmups, so stay tuned.

Fast registered an assist in just 8:44 of time time in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Devils.

EDGE Analysis

Averaging just 8:56 in TOI over the past three games, Fast's ice time has fallen sharply since the start of the season when he was well into double digits. Now with just 17 points on the season (6G, 11A), Fast is not expected to come close to the 29 points he posted last year as long as he's skating on the Canes' fourth line.