Fast (neck) was shifted to long-term injured reserve Wednesday, per PuckPedia.

Fast (neck) was placed on the injured non-roster list Monday.

Fast underwent surgery to repair his injured neck Aug. 6 and will miss the entirety of the 2024-25 campaign.

Fast (neck) is still wearing a neck brace Saturday while he continues to undergo tests to determine the severity of the injury, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

Fast (upper body) is unlikely to recover before the end of the playoffs, coach Rod Brind'Amour told Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal on Thursday.

Fast (upper body) will remain out of the lineup for Game 3 versus the Islanders on Thursday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

Fast (upper body) is not expected to be an option for Game 2 against the Islanders on Monday, according to Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.

Fast (undisclosed) will not be in the lineup for Game 1 against the Islanders on Saturday, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports.

Fast (upper body) is ready to return Thursday versus Boston, per Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal.

Fast (upper body) won't play Saturday versus the Canadiens, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.