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.

Per Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site, Fast (upper body) is likely to return to the lineup Saturday in Montreal, according to coach Rod Brind'Amour who told reporters, "He's right there. If it's not the next game, it'll be the next one for sure."

Fast (upper body) won't return for Thursday's game against Detroit, per Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal.

Fast (upper body) is not expected back in the lineup against Pittsburgh on Tuesday, per NHL.com.

Fast (upper body) is poised to sit out Sunday's contest against Toronto, according to Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.