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Adam Fantilli Scores 30th Goal After Grandfather's Funeral; Werenski Hits 80 Points as Blue Jackets Lead Flyers

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Updated Apr 16, 2025, 06:33 PM

Adam Fantilli of the Columbus Blue Jackets scored his 30th goal of the 2024-25 NHL season during a 3-0 lead against the Philadelphia Flyers, marking his first career 30-goal season. Fantilli, who was the third overall pick in the 2023 NHL draft behind Connor Bedard and Leo Carlsson, is the first among the top three picks to reach this milestone. His 30th goal came off a deflection from a pass by Kirill Marchenko, who also has 31 goals this season, making them just the second pair of Blue Jackets teammates to each score 30 or more goals in a season since Brandon Saad and Boone Jenner in 2015-16. Fantilli's goal was emotionally significant as it was scored the day after his maternal grandfather's funeral, who was a fan of the opposing team. Defenseman Zach Werenski recorded an assist on a power-play goal, bringing his season totals to 22 goals, 58 assists, and 80 points, tying him with Rick Nash for the third-most points in a single season in franchise history. Werenski's 58 assists place him second in the Blue Jackets' single-season assists record, just one shy of Artemi Panarin's record from 2018-19. Panarin remains the only Blue Jackets player with more points or assists in a season than Werenski. Fantilli currently leads the NHL in goals for April alongside Boston's David Pastrnak, with eight goals in nine games. Since January 1, Fantilli ranks tied for eighth in the league with 23 goals in 43 contests. His recent performance includes back-to-back two-goal games that helped the Blue Jackets secure wins, highlighting his growing role as a key player for the team. The Blue Jackets have not had a 30-goal scorer since Cam Atkinson in the 2018-19 season, and having two players reach this mark this season is a notable development for the franchise.

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Jeff Svoboda

@JacketsInsider

Zach Werenski on Adam Fantilli today: "He's just starting to scratch the surface of the player he's going to become, and that's super exciting for this organization." #CBJ https://t.co/F8VH5ORf4X

CBJ Public Relations

@BlueJacketsPR

Following his goal last night, #CBJ center Adam Fantilli is tied with Boston's David Pastrnak for the NHL lead for goals in the month of April (8-1-9 in 9 GP). The 20-year-old also ranks 8th-T in the league in goals since Jan. 1 with 23-15-38 in 43 contests.

NBACentral

@TheDunkCentral

Isaiah Thomas honoring his sister by dropping 53 on her birthday 💚🕊️ https://t.co/U8TEkv3Emv https://t.co/EtcPKBlCn6