Jesper Fast RW FA Sun 5/30/21 8:07 PM
Jesper Fast
RW FA
Fast notched a power-play assist and three hits in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Lightning in Game 1.
EDGE Analysis
Fast helped out on a Jake Bean goal 1:41 into the third period. The 29-year-old Fast only averaged 1:09 per game on the power play during the regular season, but he saw 1:38 of ice time with the man advantage during the first round. The Swede has just two assists, seven shots on goal, 14 hits and a plus-2 rating through seven playoff contests.
Jesper Fast RW FA Wed 5/19/21 11:52 PM
Jesper Fast
RW FA
Fast recorded an assist, three hits and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 3-0 win over the Predators in Game 2.
EDGE Analysis
Fast helped out on a Warren Foegele in the final minute of the contest. The 29-year-old Fast put up 19 points in 46 regular-season contests, his lowest output since he had 14 points in 58 games during the 2014-15 campaign. The Swede will likely be more of a physical presence in the bottom six -- he's not expected to do much scoring.
Jesper Fast RW FA Mon 5/3/21 6:51 PM
Jesper Fast
RW FA
Fast (lower body) will be in the lineup for Monday's tilt with Chicago, Michael Smith of the Hurricanes' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Fast has missed the last five games and he'll suit up Monday for the first time since April 22. The 29-year-old winger has 18 points in 41 games this season. He'll skate in a bottom-six role.
Jesper Fast RW FA Mon 5/3/21 11:57 AM
Jesper Fast
RW FA
Coach Rod Brind'Amour expects Fast (lower body) to make his return Monday against Chicago, Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer reports.
EDGE Analysis
Fast hasn't played since April 22. He has 18 points in 41 games with the Hurricanes. Those relying on Fast in the fantasy realm should double-check his status before puck drop, but he can tentatively be penciled into lineups.
Jesper Fast RW FA Thu 4/29/21 11:59 AM
Jesper Fast
RW FA
Fast (lower body) isn't expected to play Thursday against Detroit, Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal reports.
EDGE Analysis
Fast will miss a fourth consecutive contest Thursday and remains without a timetable for his return. Check back for another update on his status once he's given the green light to rejoin the lineup.
Jesper Fast RW FA Tue 4/27/21 8:21 PM
Jesper Fast
RW FA
Fast (lower body) won't play in Tuesday's game against the Stars, Michael Smith of the Hurricanes' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Fast will miss a third straight game. Teuvo Teravainen returned from concussion protocol Tuesday, so Fast will likely return to the bottom six once he's cleared. The 29-year-old has accrued 18 points through 41 games this year.
Jesper Fast RW FA Mon 4/26/21 1:46 PM
Jesper Fast
RW FA
Fast (lower body) will remain sidelined Monday in Dallas, as coach Rod Brind'Amour said the team won't change any skaters compared to Saturday's lineup, Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer reports.
EDGE Analysis
Fast will sit out for a second straight game as a result of his injury. The well-rounded forward has six goals and 12 assists in 41 games, but Fast's full 200-foot impact isn't captured on the stat sheet. He won't have to wait long for his next opportunity to return, as these two teams are scheduled to meet again Tuesday.
Jesper Fast RW FA Sat 4/24/21 6:47 PM
Jesper Fast
RW FA
Fast (lower body) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Panthers, he reports.
EDGE Analysis
It's unclear how long Fast will sit out. He should be considered day-to-day for the time being. Steven Lorentz will fill into Fast's spot on the top line next to Sebastian Aho on Saturday.
Jesper Fast RW FA Fri 4/2/21 12:26 AM
Jesper Fast
RW FA
Fast scored a goal on three shots, dished an assist and posted five hits in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Blackhawks.
EDGE Analysis
Fast had a hand in Vincent Trocheck's opening tally in the first period. In the final minute of the third, Trocheck returned the favor with a shot that led to Fast scoring on a rebound for the game-winning goal. The 29-year-old Fast has five goals and 16 points in 30 appearances this season. He's seeing second-line usage in recent games, so he could be worth a look in DFS as a value option.
Jesper Fast RW FA Tue 3/23/21 8:00 AM
Jesper Fast
RW FA
Fast scored a goal and an assist in Monday's 3-0 win over the Blue Jackets.
EDGE Analysis
He helped set up Brady Skjei for the eventual game-winner midway through the first period before lighting the lamp himself in the second. Fast has been thriving in a top-six role while both Teuvo Teravainen (upper body) and Vincent Trochek (upper body) have been sidelined, picking up a goal and five points over the last six games.