Islanders' Hudson Fasching: Scores lone goal in loss
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Fasching scored a goal on four shots in Thursday's 6-1 loss to the Blue Jackets.
Fasching had two goals over the last five games of the season. The 29-year-old winger generally struggled this year, posting just four points in 43 outings after earning 14 points in 45 games the year before. He's set to be an unrestricted free agent this summer, though he may have to settle for a two-way contract.
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Islanders' Hudson Fasching: Nets goal in loss
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Fasching scored a goal on six shots in Thursday's 9-2 loss to the Rangers.
Fasching's six shots led the Islanders. He ended his season-long goal drought with the tally -- his last goal was over a year ago in a game versus the Jets on March 23, 2024. The 29-year-old winger has just three points, 39 shots on net, 27 hits and a minus-6 rating across 39 appearances in 2024-25, and he's been limited to bottom-six minutes when in the lineup.
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Islanders' Hudson Fasching: Ready to return
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Fasching (illness) is expected to play Wednesday versus Vancouver, per Stefen Rosner of NHL.com.
Fasching missed Monday's 4-3 shootout loss to Columbus due to the illness. He has two assists, 25 shots, 22 hits and 11 blocks over 31 outings in 2024-25. Fasching's return will likely result in the Islanders dressing 12 forwards instead of the 11 they utilized Monday, and Adam Boqvist is projected to be a healthy scratch as a result.
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Islanders' Hudson Fasching: Dealing with illness
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Fasching won't play Monday against the Blue Jackets due to an illness, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Fasching had appeared in each of the Islanders' last 12 games, racking up two assists, 11 hits and eight blocked shots while averaging 11:51 of ice time. He'll be forced to miss at least one game due to his illness, while Adam Boqvist (upper body) will take his place on the third line against Columbus.
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Islanders' Hudson Fasching: Produces assist in win
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Fasching logged an assist and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Penguins.
Fasching has played in 10 straight contests for the Islanders, his longest stretch in the lineup all season. The 29-year-old has earned two assists in that span while seeing bottom-six minutes. That's all of his offense through 29 outings overall, and he's added 18 shots on net, 20 hits, 10 blocked shots and a minus-7 rating. Fasching's limited role and lack of scoring make him a poor option for most fantasy managers.
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Islanders' Hudson Fasching: Earns first helper of season
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Fasching notched an assist and went plus-2 in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Predators.
Fasching returned from injured reserve Feb. 6 after missing 13 games with an upper-body injury. He sat out four more before drawing into the lineup, and it took him two games of playing to get on the scoresheet. The helper was his first point in 21 appearances this season, which explains why he has been such a frequent healthy scratch. He's added 13 shots on net, 12 hits and a minus-4 rating. Fasching's playing time is not stable enough to put him up for consideration in fantasy.
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Islanders' Hudson Fasching: Removed from IR
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Fasching (upper body) was taken off injured reserve Thursday, per the NHL media site.
Fasching looks set to return to the lineup against the Jets on Friday following a 13-game stint on the sidelines due to his upper-body injury. Youngster Marc Gatcomb figures to be the odd man out among the forward group since Fasching will be back in action, while defenseman Scott Mayfield (lower body) was placed on IR in a corresponding move.
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Islanders' Hudson Fasching: Set to travel with team
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Fasching (upper body) will travel with the Islanders ahead of their two-game road trip, which consists of games in Winnipeg on Friday and in Minnesota on Saturday, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.
Fasching has been on injured reserve since mid-January and hasn't suited up for the Islanders since Jan. 5. However, he recently completed a conditioning stint with AHL Bridgeport and could see some NHL game action ahead of the league's break for the 4 Nations Face-Off. Over 19 appearances with the Islanders this year, Fasching has been held without a point and has logged 11 hits, three blocked shots, two PIM and a minus-6 rating while averaging 8:56 of ice time.
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Islanders' Hudson Fasching: Returns from conditioning stint
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Fasching (upper body) has been recalled from his conditioning assignment with AHL Bridgeport, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.
At this point, the Isles could really use some reinforcements from the infirmary after Mathew Barzal (lower body) was ruled out indefinitely. The University of Minnesota product has yet to register a point in 19 appearances this year while recording a mere 11 shots, 11 hits and three blocks while averaging just 8:56 of ice time.
Fasching (upper body) was sent on a conditioning loan to AHL Bridgeport on Thursday, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.
Fasching hasn't been in the lineup since Jan. 5, so he'll get an opportunity to find his rhythm in the minors before rejoining the Islanders. He has no points, two PIM, 11 hits and three blocks in 19 appearances with New York in 2024-25.
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Islanders' Hudson Fasching: Shifts to IR
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Fasching (upper body) was designated for injured reserve Friday, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.
Fasching has already been out of action, so the move to injured reserve won't impact his timeline to return to the lineup. Considering the 29-year-old winger has yet to record a point in 19 appearances this year, few fantasy managers will be eagerly awaiting his return. With the extra roster spot, the team brought up Marc Gatcomb from AHL Bridgeport on Friday.
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Islanders' Hudson Fasching: Out two weeks
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Per Andrew Gross of Newsday, Fasching (upper body) will miss the next two weeks, according to general manager Lou Lamoriello on Thursday.
Fasching was injured Sunday in the third period against Boston and did not return. The 29-year-old winger has not picked up a points in 19 games this season. Matt Martin. who has been a healthy scratch in each of the last eight games, will replace Fasching in the lineup on the fourth line.
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Islanders' Hudson Fasching: Not going on road trip
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Fasching (upper body) is day-to-day but won't travel with the Islanders for the team's upcoming two-game road trip, according to Ethan Sears of the New York Post.
The Islanders visit Vegas on Thursday and play in Utah on Saturday. Fasching left Sunday's 5-4 overtime win over Boston after taking a hit from Mark Kastelic in the third period. Pierre Engvall should continue to see fourth-line minutes in place of Fasching.
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Islanders' Hudson Fasching: Leaves Sunday's game early
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Fasching (undisclosed) departed Sunday's 5-4 overtime win over the Bruins in the third period and did not return, per Stefen Rosner of NHL.com.
Fasching logged two shots, one block and a minus-1 rating in 9:44 of ice time before exiting. The right-shot winger appeared to have suffered the injury after being on the receiving end of a hit from Boston's Mark Kastelic. The Islanders' next game isn't until Thursday in Las Vegas, so Fasching may benefit from a few days off. The 29-year-old has not recorded a point through 19 appearances this season.
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Islanders' Hudson Fasching: Gaining foothold in lineup
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Fasching has played in nine of the Islanders' last 12 games dating back to Nov. 29.
The 29-year-old doesn't have a point in that span, but it appears he's gained a little trust to play over Matt Martin or Pierre Engvall on a regular basis. Fasching has zero points through 14 contests, and he's added just three shots on net, seven hits, two blocked shots, two PIM and a minus-5 rating. He had a combined 33 points over 94 contests across his first two seasons with the Islanders, but a smaller role this year is hurting his production.
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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.
