Obviously, Sunday’s disappointing 4-3 shootout loss to the New York Rangers is a real eye-opener for Columbus Blue Jackets rookie Adam Fantilli.
Even though he only has around fifteen games of experience in the National Hockey League, the third overall pick in the 2023 draft is already finding it difficult to endure the losses of his team, which is in last place in the Metropolitan Section with a record of 4-7 proven. 4. The Jackets saw Alexis Lafrenière ruin their night when he scored the equalizer late in the third period and then added another goal in the shootout. Head coach Pascal Vincent’s side have only won one of their last ten games, which is not a good way to qualify for the playoffs.
“We are a young team, but that doesn’t matter. I hate failure, I never want to lose. I don’t want to get used to defeat. “I’m not happy about it and I’m not happy about the losing streak we’ve had,” he told The Athletic.
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With four goals and five assists this season, Fantilli just wants to add to a winning streak as quickly as possible. “I want to solve the problem and do my part to improve the situation,” emphasized the 19-year-old ice hockey player. We have a young but extremely talented group. I think we have the potential to do a lot better.”
The Ohio club hosts the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday.