Calgary Flames beat Seattle Kraken 4-3 [Video]

Calgary Flames rookie Samuel Honzek continued his scoring tear on Monday with a brilliant short-handed effort.

Giving him an NHL-leading seven pre-season points, Honzek’s highlight-reel goal in the second period helped the Flames beat the Seattle Kraken 4-3 in overtime.

“When Penticton (rookie tournament) started, it was tough because three months without a game, but once the main camp started, I feel really different, like a new player,” said the 19-year-old Honzek, the Flames’ first-round pick (16th overall) in 2023.

“Every game and every practice, I have felt more confident and more comfortable, playing with the NHL guys and feeling like I fit in on the team.”

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With two goals and five assists in five games, Honzek sits alone atop the NHL’s pre-season scoring leaders.

“I’m really enjoying it. So far, it’s good, but I’m …