Adam Fantilli seeks scoring improvement for Blue Jackets in slow start
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 11, 2026, 11:06 AM
Last updated Nov 11, 2026
Columbus Blue Jackets center Adam Fantilli continues to struggle offensively, failing to score in six consecutive games. In a recent loss to the Florida Panthers, Fantilli's stats show four goals and two assists through 16 games. Despite concerns from fans and analysts, he emphasizes improvements in areas like faceoffs and defense, maintaining confidence that he will start contributing to the scoresheet. The Blue Jackets have 68 games remaining in the season for Fantilli to elevate his performance. Previous seasons indicate his potential to score more goals as the season progresses.
- •Fantilli has 4 goals and 2 assists in 16 games this season.
- •He hasn't scored in the last six games.
- •Fantilli ranks sixth in the NHL with a 59.4% faceoff win percentage.
- •He recorded a -13 plus/minus last season, now improved to 0.
- •The Blue Jackets have 68 games left this season for improvement.
- 11:06 AMYahoo Sports — Adam Fantilli confident amid slow start: 'I'm not nervous at all'
"Columbus Blue Jackets center Adam Fantilli is struggling to score, but his success in other key areas is better than ever.
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