Adam Fantilli injury: What happened to the Columbus Blue Jackets rookie forward?

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Adam Fantilli sustained an apparent injury to his leg during Sunday's matchup against the Seattle Kraken.

The incident unfolded in the second period when Fantilli got himself injured in a play against Seattle's Jared McCann, and it appeared the rookie took a skate blade to his leg in the process.

Fantilli hobbled off to the locker room following the play. The Blue Jackets later announced that Fantilli had sustained a lower-body injury and would not return to complete the game against the Seattle Kraken.

"INJURY UPDATE: #CBJ forward Adam Fantilli suffered a lower body injury in the 2nd period and will not return to tonight’s game."

The 19-year-old forward spent 7:30 minutes on the ice for a total of nine shifts before exiting the game.

According to team reporter Jeff Svoboda, coach Pascal Vincent said in the post-game press conference that he doesn't have the details about Fantilli's injury. He mentioned that Fantilli's availability for Tuesday's game against the St. Louis Blues remains uncertain.

Fantilli was drafted No. 3 overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2023 draft. He's played 48 games in his rookie season, recording 27 points through 12 goals and 15 assists.

Blue Jackets provide the latest update on Adam Fantilli's injury

Following Fantilli's exit from Sunday's game against the Kraken due to injury, the club announced on Monday that the 19-year-old forward has suffered a cut to his left leg from a skate blade.

Fantilli has also been ruled out of a game against the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday. The club stated that Fantilli will be further evaluated after their return from St. Louis:

"#CBJ forward Adam Fantilli suffered a cut to his left leg from a skate blade in Sunday’s game at Seattle and will not play at St. Louis on Tuesday. He will receive further evaluation after the club returns to Columbus following the game vs. the Blues"