Jesper Fast RW FA Fri 10/20/23 2:06 AM
Jesper Fast
RW FA
Fast scored a goal in Thursday's 7-4 loss to the Kraken.
EDGE Analysis
Fast's first goal of the season came at 7:35 of the first period, just 19 seconds after Yanni Gourde opened the scoring for Seattle. Playing on the third line, Fast has been a secondary contributor on offense with two points through five games. He's added nine shots on net, five hits, two PIM and a plus-3 rating while often skating alongside Jordan Staal and Jordan Martinook.
Jesper Fast RW FA Sun 7/2/23 2:59 AM
Jesper Fast
RW FA
The Hurricanes re-signed Fast to a two-year contract extension Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Fast will average $2.4 million per season. He had 10 goals and 29 points in 80 regular-season games in 2022-23. Look for Fast to spend time as a bottom-six forward with the Hurricanes.
Jesper Fast RW FA Thu 5/25/23 2:59 AM
Jesper Fast
RW FA
Fast tallied a goal in a 4-3 loss to Florida in Game 4 on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Fast provided at least a point in all five contests of the Hurricanes' second-round series, but he didn't score over the first three contests of the Eastern Conference Finals. Although Carolina was eliminated from the playoffs with its loss Wednesday, Fast at least gave the Hurricanes a chance when he scored late in the third period to tie the contest at 3-3. He's finished the playoffs with six goals and nine points in 15 outings.
Jesper Fast RW FA Thu 5/11/23 10:34 PM
Jesper Fast
RW FA
Fast scored the overtime winner to win the second-round series as the Hurricanes beat the Devils 3-2 on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Fast is an interesting depth player heading into the conference finals. He put up a point in each of Carolina's five games against New Jersey. He finished the series with three goals and three assists. On the other hand, he had just two points through six games in the opening round. You hope you're getting the player who showed up against the Devils when the 'Canes come back in the next round.
Jesper Fast RW FA Wed 5/10/23 12:16 AM
Jesper Fast
RW FA
Fast found the back of the net in Carolina's 6-1 victory over New Jersey in Game 4 on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Fast has recorded at least a point in four consecutive contests, during which he's provided two goals and five points. In the 2023 playoffs, he's up to four goals and seven points in 10 appearances. Fast's solid offensive production has come despite his limited role. He logged just 11:34 of ice time Tuesday and averaged 14:02 with no power-play role over his previous three contests.
Jesper Fast RW FA Wed 5/3/23 10:07 PM
Jesper Fast
RW FA
Fast scored an empty-net goal and added an assist in Wednesday's 5-1 Game 1 win over the Devils.
EDGE Analysis
Fast helped Jesperi Kotkaniemi put the Hurricanes up 3-0 in the second period before capping the scoring with 3:16 left in the third. The Swede's known more as a reliable two-way forward, but Fast has chipped in offensively with three goals through seven games this postseason.
Jesper Fast RW FA Thu 4/20/23 1:16 AM
Jesper Fast
RW FA
Fast collected a goal in a 4-3 overtime win over the Islanders in Game 2 on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Fast found the back of the net in overtime to record his ninth goal and first game-winner over 67 career playoff outings. Although he wasn't a major offensive force in the regular season, providing 10 goals and 29 points in 80 contests, Fast has been held off the scoresheet only once over his last four appearances. The 31-year-old's contributed two goals and three points in that four-game stretch.
Jesper Fast RW FA Tue 3/28/23 6:41 PM
Jesper Fast
RW FA
Fast (personal) is expected to play Tuesday against Tampa Bay, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Fast is on the ice for pregame warmups ahead of Tuesday's contest after missing the morning skate for the birth of his child. He has collected 25 points, 64 shots on goal and 89 hits in 70 games this season.
Jesper Fast RW FA Tue 3/28/23 11:37 AM
Jesper Fast
RW FA
Fast was not at Tuesday's game-day skate while awaiting the birth of his child but may still be available against Tampa Bay, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports.
EDGE Analysis
Fast is currently stuck in a 10-game goal drought during which he has managed a mere five shots on net. Unless the winger starts shooting the puck more, he will be hard-pressed to start bending the twine with any consistency. If Fast is in the lineup Tuesday, it would likely come at the expense of Paul Stastny.
Jesper Fast RW FA Sun 3/26/23 3:59 AM
Jesper Fast
RW FA
Fast posted two assists and a plus-2 rating in the Hurricanes' 5-3 win over the Maple Leafs on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Fast picked up helpers on Jordan Staal's goal and Teuvo Teravainen's empty-net goal. This performance gives Fast three points in his last three games after going pointless for six games. On the season, Fast has eight goals and 25 points in 69 games.