The Hurricanes re-signed Fast to a two-year contract extension Saturday.
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.
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Hurricanes' Jesper Fast: Scores sixth goal of playoffs
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Fast tallied a goal in a 4-3 loss to Florida in Game 4 on Wednesday.
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 finished the playoffs with six goals and nine points in 15 outings.
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Hurricanes' Jesper Fast: Shines with overtime heroics
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Fast scored the overtime winner to win the second-round series as the Hurricanes beat the Devils 3-2 on Thursday.
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.
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Hurricanes' Jesper Fast: Nets goal vs. New Jersey
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Fast found the back of the net in Carolina's 6-1 victory over New Jersey in Game 4 on Tuesday.
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.
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Hurricanes' Jesper Fast: Two points in Game 1 win
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Fast scored an empty-net goal and added an assist in Wednesday's 5-1 Game 1 win over the Devils.
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.
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Hurricanes' Jesper Fast: Supplies overtime winner
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Fast collected a goal in a 4-3 overtime win over the Islanders in Game 2 on Wednesday.
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.
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Hurricanes' Jesper Fast: Set to play
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Fast (personal) is expected to play Tuesday against Tampa Bay, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.
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.
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Hurricanes' Jesper Fast: Missing from game-day skate
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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.
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.
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Hurricanes' Jesper Fast: Multi-point effort in win
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Fast posted two assists and a plus-2 rating in the Hurricanes' 5-3 win over the Maple Leafs on Saturday.
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.
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Hurricanes' Jesper Fast: Finds back of net Tuesday
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Fast scored his eighth goal of the season in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout win over the Canadiens.
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.
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Hurricanes' Jesper Fast: Bulges twine Saturday
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Fast scored his sixth goal of the season in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Islanders.
Now with 18 points (six goals, 12 assists) in 44 games, Fast could challenge last season's career high of 34 points. The bottom-six winger offers modest fantasy value in deeper formats.
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Hurricanes' Jesper Fast: Scores again Tuesday
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Fast scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 3-0 win over Chicago.
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.
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Hurricanes' Jesper Fast: Riding four-game point streak
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Fast scored two goals in Friday's 6-5 win over Philadelphia.
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.
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Hurricanes' Jesper Fast: Good to play Thursday
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Fast (lower body) is set to play Thursday against Seattle.
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.
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Hurricanes' Jesper Fast: Sidelined with lower-body issue
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Fast (lower body) won't play Tuesday versus Detroit, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.
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.
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Hurricanes' Jesper Fast: May be available Tuesday
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Fast (undisclosed) could be an option against the Red Wings on Tuesday, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports.
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.
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Hurricanes' Jesper Fast: Unavailable Saturday
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Fast (undisclosed) will not be in the lineup Saturday versus the Islanders, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.
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.
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Hurricanes' Jesper Fast: Questionable Saturday
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Fast (undisclosed) may not be in the lineup against the Islanders on Saturday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.
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.
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Hurricanes' Jesper Fast: Slides helper in overtime loss
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Fast notched an assist, three shots on goal and three blocked shots in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Ducks.
Fast helped out on a Jordan Staal goal in the second period. The assist was Fast's second in as many contests since he snapped an eight-game point drought. The 31-year-old remains more of a defensive winger, but he can chip in offense in small bursts at times. He's up to two goals, six helpers, 23 shots on net, 39 hits, 11 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in 26 outings.
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Hurricanes' Jesper Fast: Gets on scoresheet with assist
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Fast notched an assist in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Kings.
Fast snapped an eight-game point drought with his assist on Brady Skjei's opening tally Saturday. During that span, Fast saw an increased role to make up for the absence of Teuvo Teravainen (upper body), who returned versus the Kings. Fast will likely remain on the third line going forward. He's at two goals, five assists, 20 shots in net, 39 hits and a plus-4 rating through 25 appearances.
