Three takeaways as Honzek leaves game early for Flames

For the second time in eight nights, one of the Calgary Flames ’ brightest young stars hobbled off the ice and went straight to the lockerroom. Article content

First, it was Zayne Parekh , and he hasn’t been seen on the ice since. Article content Article content

Then, during Saturday night’s 4-3 shootout loss to the Winnipeg Jets, it was Sam Honzek who was forced from the game after a hard collision with captain Mikael Backlund.

Honzek will be evaluated by doctors on Sunday, so fingers will be crossed he gets good news and isn’t on the sidelines for long.

“It’s an unfortunate play and I obviously felt bad that it happened like that,” Backlund said. “His game has been growing this year from a year ago. He’s been taking big steps this year and he’s worked really hard to earn hi