Impact 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.
JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Friday Fast (upper body) is unavailable Friday versus Washington, per Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal.
Unavailable Tuesday Fast (upper body) won't play Tuesday against the Rangers, per Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.
Impact 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.
JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Sustains upper-body injury Fast (upper body) will not return to Saturday's game versus the Maple Leafs.
Impact 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.
DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lights lamp twice in win Fast scored two goals in Thursday's 5-3 win over Montreal.
Impact 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.
DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Svechnikov and Fast help the Carolina Hurricanes top the Montreal Canadiens 5-3
Andrei Svechnikov scored three times and Jesper Fast had two goals, helping Antti Raanta and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Montreal Canadiens 5-3DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Provides helper Saturday Fast notched an assist in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Canucks.
Impact 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.
DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
One assist in win Fast recorded an assist in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Flyers.
Impact The 31-year-old has been on a nice stretch in his past seven games recording a goal and an assist. Fast has also registered nine shots and four hits in this span. The third-liner has averaged 13:09 minutes of ice time in the past seven games and will continue to play with Jordan Staal and Jordan Martinook.
NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jesper Fast and Jack Drury Score Just 35 Seconds Apart to Give Hurricanes Early Lead Over Oilers
NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Surfaces with assist Fast delivered an assist in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Panthers.
Impact 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, his lowest mark since joining the Hurricanes ahead of the 2020-21 campaign.
NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Pots goal in loss Fast scored a goal in Thursday's 7-4 loss to the Kraken.
Impact 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.
OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Hurricanes sign F Jesper Fast to 2-year deal The Carolina Hurricanes are bringing back forward Jesper Fast on a two-year, $4.8 million contract
JULY 1, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM
Two-year contract extension The Hurricanes re-signed Fast to a two-year contract extension on Saturday.
Impact 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.
JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Fast ties Game 4 in final minutes!!!!
MAY 25, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Scores sixth goal of playoffs Fast tallied a goal in a 4-3 loss to Florida in Game 4 on Wednesday.
Impact 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.
MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Hurricanes' 'Quickie' makes Fast work of Devils, making up for blunder with OT winner Canes forward Jesper Fast, after some big misses in Game 5 against New Jersey, ended the second-round series with a tip-in goal in overtime.
MAY 12, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Hurricanes eliminate Devils on Jesper Fast's OT power-play goal Jesper Fast deflected in a shot by Jesperi Kotkaniemi on a power play at 7:09 of overtime to give the Carolina Hurricanes a series-ending 3-...
MAY 12, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Jesper Fast sends Hurricanes to conference final with OT winner vs. Devils Jesper Fast, who shot high on a wide-open net earlier in Game 5, didn't miss on an overtime deflection as the Hurricanes beat the Devils 3-2...
MAY 12, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
Jesper Fast SERIES WINNER In OT 🚨
MAY 12, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Jesper Fast scores in OT, Hurricanes eliminate Devils in Game 5 Jesper Fast deflected in a shot by Jesperi Kotkaniemi at 7:09 of overtime to give the Carolina Hurricanes a series-ending 3-2 victory over t...
MAY 12, 2023 • WINNIPEGSUN.COM
Jesper Fast scores on OT deflection, Hurricanes eliminate Devils in Game 5 Jesper Fast deflected in a shot by Jesperi Kotkaniemi at 7:09 of overtime to give the Carolina Hurricanes a series-ending 3-2 victory over t...
MAY 12, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Jesper Fast scores on OT power play, Hurricanes eliminate Devils in Game 5
Jesper Fast deflected in a shot by Jesperi Kotkaniemi on a power play at 7:09 of overtime to give the Carolina Hurricanes a series-ending 3-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils on...MAY 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Shines with overtime heroics Fast scored the overtime winner to win the second-round series as the Hurricanes beat the Devils 3-2 on Thursday.
Impact 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.
MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nets goal vs. New Jersey Fast found the back of the net in Carolina's 6-1 victory over New Jersey on Tuesday.
Impact 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.
MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Two points in Game 1 win Fast scored an empty-net goal and added an assist in Wednesday's 5-1 Game 1 win over the Devils.
Impact 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.
MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Whose stick is it anyway? 🤷♂️🏒
APRIL 23, 2023 • YOUTUBE
