Fast scored his eighth goal of the season in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout win over the Canadiens.

EDGE Analysis

It was only his second tally in the last 16 games, but it was clutch -- Fast banged home a rebound with less than four minutes left in the third period to tie the game at 3-3. The 31-year-old has just 22 points in 60 games this season, and he seems unlikely to escape a bottom-six role any time soon.

Fast scored his sixth goal of the season in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

Now with 18 points (6G, 18A) in 44 games, Fast could challenge last season's career-high 34-point campaign. For a bottom-six player, he does have modest fantasy value in deeper leagues.

Fast scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 3-0 win over Chicago.

EDGE Analysis

Fast knocked home a rebound off a Brett Pesce shot to give Carolina a 2-0 lead midway through the first period. The 31-year-old winger now has three goals in his last two games and points in five consecutive contests. The Canes count on Fast to play a bottom-six checking role, so it's unlikely he can keep up this level of offensive production. He's up to five goals and nine assists through 33 games this year after posting a career-high 34 points last season.

Fast scored two goals in Friday's 6-5 win over Philadelphia.

EDGE Analysis

Fast doubled his goal production for the season during the first period of Friday's high-scoring affair versus the Flyers. He has registered two goals and three assists during a four-game point spree. Fast has earned four goals and 13 points across 32 contests this campaign.

Fast (lower body) is set to play Thursday against Seattle.

EDGE Analysis

Fast missed the Hurricanes' previous two games. He has two goals and eight points in 26 contests this season. The 31-year-old is projected to play alongside Jordan Martinook and Jordan Staal in his return.

Fast (lower body) is considered probable for Thursday's game versus the Kraken, Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Fast will likely return to a middle-six role against Seattle. The 31-year-old winger has notched eight points through 26 games this season.

Fast (lower body) won't play Tuesday versus Detroit, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Fast will miss a second straight game with his lower-body issue. With Fast unavailable, defenseman Max Lajoie is expected to play forward for the Hurricanes on Tuesday.

Fast (undisclosed) could be an option against the Red Wings on Tuesday, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

With both Fast and Sebastian Aho (lower body) both sidelined, the Canes have been utilizing seven defensemen but may be close to getting Fast back in the lineup. In 26 games this season, the 31-year-old has notched two goals, six assists and 39 hits while averaging 15:05 of ice time.

Fast (undisclosed) will not be in the lineup Saturday versus the Islanders, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Hurricanes will go with 11 forwards and seven defensemen, as Sebastian Aho (lower body) is also out of action. Fast has two goals and six assists in 26 games this season.

Fast (undisclosed) may not be in the lineup against the Islanders on Saturday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Coach Rod Brind'Amour said Friday that he was not sure if Fast would be able to play Saturday. Fast is seeing third line action alongside Jordan Staal and Jordan Martinook. Fast has two goals and eight points in 26 games this season.