Fast notched an assist in Monday's 6-3 win over the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

Fast has warmed up a bit with three points over his last eight games. He went seven contests without a point in mid-January after returning from an upper-body injury. The winger has gotten a look on the top line at even strength lately, but he likely won't score enough to maintain that spot. He's at 14 points, 60 shots on net, 49 hits and a minus-1 rating through 52 appearances this season.

Fast (upper body) is good to play Thursday versus Anaheim, per Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.

EDGE Analysis

Fast missed Carolina's previous three games because of the injury. He has four goals, 11 points, 24 hits and 10 blocks in 37 appearances this year. Vasily Ponomarev, who played in the Hurricanes' previous two contests, was reassigned to AHL Chicago on Sunday, which opened a spot in the lineup for Fast's return.

Fat (upper body) won't play Saturday versus the Blues, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Fast will miss his third straight game. He had six points over 11 games prior to the injury, though he's mainly been limited to bottom-six usage this season. With Fast and Martin Necas (upper body) both out, Brendan Lemieux and Vasily Ponomarev are expected to remain in the lineup Saturday. The Hurricanes' next game is Thursday versus the Ducks.

Fast (upper body) won't be available Friday versus Washington, per Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal.

EDGE Analysis

Fast also missed Tuesday's 6-1 win over the Rangers because of the injury. He has four goals and 11 points in 37 appearances this season. With Fast out Friday, Brendan Lemieux is likely to remain in the lineup.

Fast (upper body) won't play Tuesday against the Rangers, per Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.

EDGE Analysis

Fast didn't practice Monday after being injured in Saturday's 3-2 win over Toronto. He has provided four goals, 11 points, 43 shots on net and 24 hits over 37 games this campaign. Brendan Lemieux is projected to replace Fast in the lineup Tuesday.

Fast (upper body) will not return to Saturday's game versus the Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

Fast took a hard hit in the first period and will not be able to finish the contest. If he misses time, Brendan Lemieux will likely take his place on the fourth line. The Hurricanes' next game is Tuesday versus the Rangers.

Fast scored two goals in Thursday's 5-3 win over Montreal.

EDGE Analysis

He beat Cayden Primeau in the first and second periods, accounting for the only Carolina tallies on the night that weren't scored by Andrei Svechnikov. Fast snapped a 17-game goal drought in the process while doubling his goal total on the season, and the veteran winger is up to 11 points through 36 contests.

Fast notched an assist in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Fast snapped a five-game point drought when he set up Jordan Martinook's second-period tally. Points have come few and far between for Fast this season -- he's at six points, 34 shots on net, 19 hits and a minus-1 rating through 27 appearances. He's gone at least two games between each point, a level of inconsistency that's too high for most fantasy managers to tolerate.

Fast recorded an assist in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Flyers.

EDGE Analysis

The 31-year-old has been on a nice stretch in his past seven games, recording a goal and an assist over that span. Fast has also registered nine shots and four hits in that stretch. The third-liner has averaged 13:09 of ice time in the past seven games and should continue to play with Jordan Staal and Jordan Martinook on the third line.

Fast delivered an assist in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Fast was mired in an eight-game point drought before getting off the schneid Friday. He remains an important role player on the penalty kill, though it should be known that he's averaging just 13:52 of ice time. That is his lowest mark since joining the Hurricanes ahead of the 2020-21 campaign.