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Adam Fantilli's OT goal leads Blue Jackets past Ducks

Adam Fantilli scored at 3:32 of overtime to give the Columbus Blue Jackets a 4-3 win over the visiting Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night. Fantilli netted the unassisted goal from the slot 1-on-1 against Ducks defenseman Olen Zellweger after carrying the puck into the Anaheim zone with speed.

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NHL DFS Picks for December 16, 2025: Top Stacks, Best Value Plays & Goalie Targets

Tuesday, 12/16/2025, and we have a literal barn burner on our hands. First place pays $100K on DraftKings tonight, so let’s win some money. Colorado Power Play 1 (Nelson, Necas, Landeskog, MacKinnon, Makar) I thought I was going to be writing about a different spot here today.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / November 27

Blue Jackets to let season play out more before extending Fantilli, Jenner

As the Columbus Blue Jackets continue their rebuild, they have two major contract decisions that are due before the season ends. Firstly, top-line center Adam Fantilli is set to become a restricted free agent upon the expiration of his entry-level deal at the end of the season.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / November 22

Blue Jackets’ Adam Fantilli Becoming More Complete Player in Third NHL Season

Adam Fantilli continues to improve as he plays through his third NHL season with the Columbus Blue Jackets. While he’s making news with how he’s impacting games on the ice, he’s quietly doing something with the rest of his game that everyone will notice sooner rather than later.

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / 1st Ohio Battery / November 21

Home Cookin’: Fantilli’s 3-Point Night And OT Winner, Greaves Comes Up Big In Toronto

Some trends stay trendy. Popular themes this season for the Columbus Blue Jackets have been playing one-goal games — they've played 14 of 21 this season (8-4-2).

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / November 20

Blue Jackets’ Fantilli & Greaves Return Home to Help Defeat Maple Leafs in Overtime

The Columbus Blue Jackets got some much-needed rest on Wednesday after their game in Winnipeg. They were looking for a better performance Thursday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Field Level Media / November 20

Jackets' Adam Fantilli tallies twice, including OT winner vs. Leafs

Adam Fantilli scored his second goal of the game at 4:21 of overtime Thursday night and the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 10

Fantasy Hockey 2025-26: Weekly Strength of Schedule and Streaming Targets — Week 6

Finding an edge in fantasy hockey often comes down to maximizing your man games — and targeting players with favourable matchups. Our Fantasy Hockey Strength of Schedule tool helps you do precisely that.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / October 31

NHL Rumors: Logan Cooley's deal reportedly influenced Martin Necas' extension

Mark Scheig: Both Logan Cooley and Adam Fantilli were both selected third overall in 2022 and 2023 respectively. They’re both scoring at a similar pace.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / September 16

Adam Fantilli eligible to sign contract extension but there have been no negotiations

Aaron Portzline of The Athletic: Adam Fantilli is entering the final season of his entry-level deal but there hasn’t been any contract negotiations with Fantilli’s agent.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 8

Adam Fantilli’s camp wants to wait on extension talks with Blue Jackets

Last month, Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell said he planned to initiate extension talks with center Adam Fantilli’s camp as he enters the final season of his entry-level contract. However, he wasn’t successful in doing so.

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / Breakaway on SI / August 28

Blue Jackets GM Hoping to Finalize Extension for Top Center

When the Columbus Blue Jackets selected center Adam Fantilli with the third pick of the 2023 NHL Draft, it was with the goal of him becoming a top forward for the organization.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 28

Blue Jackets' talks with young star will have impact on salary

Blue Jackets' extension talks with young star will have major impact on salary

There’s no question that the Columbus Blue Jackets have one of the cleanest cap tables in the league, especially for how competitive they’re expected to be in the 2025-26 season.

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL Trade Talk / August 8

Rising Cap Could Push Fantilli Toward Costly Deal in Columbus

Columbus Blue Jackets fans are hoping Adam Fantilli signs a long-term contract extension soon—but the rising cap may push the 20-year-old star toward a shorter bridge deal instead.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / July 19

Blue Jackets Should Try to Extend Adam Fantilli Long-Term

With the recent news surrounding Yegor Chinakhov, Columbus Blue Jackets general manager (GM) Don Waddell has quite a bit on his plate at this point. Once that gets resolved, though, his biggest priority should undoubtedly be getting Adam Fantilli’s second NHL contract squared away.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / April 18

Blue Jackets’ Fantilli Took Leaps Forward in 2024-25

The Columbus Blue Jackets’ season is over. They finished two points out of a playoff spot, when most had written them off completely in October. Talk about progess.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 16

Blue Jackets’ Adam Fantilli explains emotional meaning behind goal vs. Flyers

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Adam Fantilli scored his 30th goal of the 2024-25 season against the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night — and the moment was bigger than hockey for the 20-year-old.

NHL News / Oilersnation / March 31

Oilers sign college free agent defenceman Damien Carfagna to two-year entry-level contract

The Edmonton Oilers push to add players from the college and Europe ranks kicked off Monday morning with the team announcing their first signing: defenceman Damien Carfagna.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / March 12

Blue Jackets’ Adam Fantilli is quickly becoming one of the NHL’s top young stars

It didn’t take long for Columbus Blue Jackets forward Adam Fantilli to realize how difficult the NHL is. The Toronto, Ontario native was fresh off one of the most incredible college freshman seasons in recent history.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Field Level Media / March 9

Adam Fantilli's hat trick helps Blue Jackets topple Rangers

Adam Fantilli registered his second career hat trick and Mathieu Olivier scored twice as the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets pulled away for a 7-3 victory over the New York Rangers Sunday night.

NHL News / Yardbarker / January 22

Watch: Adam Fantilli scores first hat trick vs. Maple Leafs

Watch: Blue Jackets' Adam Fantilli scores first career hat trick vs. Maple Leafs

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Adam Fantilli picked the best time to earn his first career hat trick.

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / Field Level Media / January 22

Blue Jackets' Adam Fantilli nets hat trick vs. Leafs

Adam Fantilli scored his first career hat trick as the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-1 on Wednesday night. Luca Del Bel Belluz added a goal and an assist and James van Riemsdyk also scored for the Blue Jackets, who have won seven of nine (7-1-1).

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 30, 2024