Islanders' Hudson Fasching: Quiet in return to lineup
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Fasching had one shot on goal in 11:12 of ice time in Friday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Capitals.
Fasching checked back into the lineup after a 10-game stint as a healthy scratch. It was likely planned to get him some action during a back-to-back this weekend, but he was needed when Jean-Gabriel Pageau (lower body) was ruled out prior to the contest. Fasching has no points, one shot on net and one hit through six outings this season. He put up 33 points, 102 shots and 85 hits over 94 contests across the previous two campaigns, but his skill set hasn't been as appreciated under head coach Patrick Roy -- Fasching was a frequent scratch after Roy took over Jan. 20, 2024, and it's been more of the same to start 2024-25.
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Islanders' Hudson Fasching: Summoned from minors
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Fasching was recalled from AHL Bridgeport on Saturday.
Fasching supplied four goals, 14 points, 41 shots on net, 31 blocked shots and 40 hits over 45 regular-season appearances with the Islanders in 2023-24. He has one goal and one assist in five AHL outings this campaign.
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Islanders' Hudson Fasching: Waived by New York
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Fasching was waived by the Islanders on Sunday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.
Fasching has moved past his lower-body injury, but he might have to find a new home if he is claimed on waivers. The 29-year-old has one year remaining on his contract with the Islanders. The right-shot forward will report to AHL Bridgeport if he clears the waiver wire.
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Islanders' Hudson Fasching: Missing preseason finale
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Fasching (lower body) won't play in Friday's preseason game versus the Rangers, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Fasching has been out for a week due to the lower-body issue. The 29-year-old may begin the season on injured reserve if he remains hurt, or he could be waived for demotion to AHL Bridgeport if he's healthy by the time 23-man rosters are submitted next week.
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Islanders' Hudson Fasching: Battling injury
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Fasching is day-to-day with a lower-body injury, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports Friday.
Fasching's injury comes at an inopportune time -- the 29-year-old is fighting to make New York's crowded roster. The right-shot forward appeared in 45 regular-season games for the Islanders in 2023-24, registering 14 points and a minus-7 rating in that span. Fasching will continue to compete for a bottom-six role when he returns to full health.
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Islanders' Hudson Fasching: Ready to play Saturday
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Fasching (rest) practiced Friday, per Andrew Gross of Newsday.
Fasching did not play in the Islanders' regular-season finale Wednesday against Pittsburgh to get some rest ahead of the playoffs. He practiced on the second line alongside Brock Nelson and Kyle Palmieri on Friday. Fasching had four goals and 14 points in 45 games during the regular season.
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Islanders' Hudson Fasching: Won't play Wednesday
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Fasching (rest) is set to be a healthy scratch Wednesday versus Pittsburgh, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Fasching will conclude the 2023-24 regular season with four goals and 14 points in 45 outings. He might plug back into the Islanders' lineup for Game 1 of the playoffs in a bottom-six role.
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Islanders' Hudson Fasching: Three points including GWG
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Fasching scored the game-winning goal and added two assists in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Jets.
All his scoring came in the second period, as Facshing's line with Mathew Barzal and Anders Lee blew the game open for the Islanders. The 28-year-old Fasching didn't have a point in an NHL game since scoring a goal against the Stars on Jan. 21, missing most of the two months in between due to an illness and a lower-body injury. Fasching's four goals and 11 points in 39 games this season are far from impressive, but if he continues to skate with Barzal, he could have more surprisingly productive performances ahead.
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Islanders' Hudson Fasching: Removed from LTIR
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Fasching (illness) was activated from long-term injured reserve Tuesday.
In a corresponding move, Scott Mayfield (lower body) was placed on LTIR. Fasching hasn't played for the Islanders since Jan. 25 versus Montreal because of a lower-body injury and an illness. He contributed one goal in three games with Bridgeport from Feb. 24-28 during a conditioning stint in the AHL. Fasching has three goals and eight points in 35 NHL outings this season.
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Islanders' Hudson Fasching: Still on LTIR
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Fasching (illness) will be recalled from his conditioning assignment with AHL Bridgeport on Thursday, but he'll remain on long-term injured reserve for the time being, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Fasching got into three games during his time with Bridgeport, picking up a goal over that span, so he seems to be over his illness, but he'll nonetheless remain on LTIR for now. The 28-year-old winger has collected only eight points through 35 top-level appearances this year, so fantasy managers shouldn't need to keep tabs on his status.
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Islanders' Hudson Fasching: Sent on conditioning assignment
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Fasching (illness) was assigned to AHL Bridgeport on a conditioning loan Friday.
Fasching has been sidelined for over four weeks due to a lower-body injury and an illness, so he'll head to the minors to get back into game shape before presumably getting cleared to rejoin the Islanders' lineup. The 28-year-old winger has collected eight points through 35 contests in a bottom-six role with the Isles this season.
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Islanders' Hudson Fasching: On long-term injured reserve
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Fasching (illness) was placed on long-term injured reserve Wednesday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
The move is retroactive to Jan. 25, so Fasching has been ruled out for the Islanders' next three contests, making his earliest possible return date Feb. 29 versus Detroit. He has three goals and eight points in 35 appearances this season. When Fasching is ready to play, he will likely serve in a bottom-six capacity.
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Islanders' Hudson Fasching: Out with illness
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Fasching (illness) won't be an option for Tuesday's contest against Pittsburgh, per Andrew Gross of Newsday.
Fasching is being kept away from the team because of an illness, so he didn't take part in the Islanders' morning skate. He was a healthy scratch Sunday against the Rangers after being cleared to return from a lower-body injury. Fasching has contributed three goals and eight points in 35 appearances this campaign.
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Islanders' Hudson Fasching: Available to play
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Fasching (lower body) is available to play Sunday versus the Rangers, according to Andrew Gross of Newsday.
Fasching, who has missed the past five games, could be a healthy scratch in Sunday's contest. The 28-year-old forward has picked up three goals, five assists and 30 shots on net over 35 appearances this season.
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Islanders' Hudson Fasching: Won't play Tuesday
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Fasching (lower body) won't play Tuesday against Seattle, per Andrew Gross of Newsday.
Fasching will miss his fifth consecutive contest. He has three goals and eight points over 35 outings this campaign. His next chance to play will be Sunday versus the Rangers.
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Islanders' Hudson Fasching: Out of action Saturday
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Fasching (lower body) will miss Saturday's tilt versus Calgary, per Andrew Gross of Newsday.
Fasching will miss his fourth straight contest. He has three goals and eight points in 35 games this season. Fasching is still considered day-to-day.
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Islanders' Hudson Fasching: Still out Thursday
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Fasching (lower body) is not in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Lightning, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Fasching will miss his third straight game with the injury. After Thursday, the Islanders play just twice in a span of nine days, so he may have some time to get healthy without missing much game action. That said, it's unclear if Fasching will immediately get back into the lineup once he's cleared to play.
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Islanders' Hudson Fasching: Remains day-to-day
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Fasching (lower body) is still considered day-to-day and won't be an option versus Toronto on Monday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Fasching has managed just eight points in 35 games this season while averaging 11:54 of ice time. Despite the slow start to the 2023-24 campaign, the Minnesota native could still push for the 20-point threshold after coming up just one point shy last year.
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Islanders' Hudson Fasching: Not playing Saturday
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Fasching (lower body) won't play Saturday against Florida, according to Andrew Gross of Newsday.
Fasching, who is considered day-to-day, was injured in Thursday's 4-3 loss to Montreal. He has notched eight points, 30 shots on goal, 21 blocked shots and 21 hits in 35 contests this season. Oliver Wahlstrom will draw back into the lineup Saturday due to Fasching's absence.
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Islanders' Hudson Fasching: Leaves game early
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Fasching left Thursday's game versus the Canadiens with an apparent lower-body injury after crashing into the boards, and there was no update on his condition after the contest, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Fasching had a chance on a breakaway but couldn't get the handle on it, then crashed into the boards and came up hurting. It's unclear if he'll play Saturday versus the Panthers. Oliver Wahlstrom might enter the lineup if Fasching has to miss the last game before the Islanders' bye week.
