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Kindel missed the last two games after losing consciousness on the team plane following their game in Utah. Kindel returned to practice on Tuesday and is set to rejoin the lineup vs. the Mammoth on Friday. Kindel, who has two goals and two assists in nine games, will be on a line with Evgeni Malkin and Egor Chinakhov.
The Pittsburgh Penguins released a statement last Tuesday saying they had to divert a team flight due to a medical emergency involving Ben Kindel. He has since been placed on Injured Reserve due to a vasovagal issue. That said, he was back at practice one week later, seemingly nearing a return to action.
The Pittsburgh Penguins released a statement on Tuesday saying they had to divert a team flight due to a medical emergency involving Ben Kindel. He has since been placed on Injured Reserve due to a vasovagal issue. It's unclear what his recovery status is, but he will likely miss some time as he continues to be evaluated and navigates the best path toward a return.
The Pittsburgh Penguins released a statement saying they had to divert a team flight due to a medical emergency revolving Ben Kindel. The team hasn't provided more details, but they stated that he is in stable condition at the hospital.
Kindel suffered a lower-body early in the preseason and has been sidelined since. He did not play in Pittsburgh's season-opening 7-0 win over the Philadelphia Flyers, but he was back at practice as a full participant on Thursday. The 19-year-old forward enters his sophomore season after scoring 35 points (17G / 18A) in 77 games with Pittsburgh in 2025-26.
Kindel suffered a lower-body injury in Monday's preseason game, did not return, and has been sidelined since. Team doctors are still evaluating him, but he has been listed as week-to-week. The 19-year-old forward enters his sophomore season after scoring 35 points (17G / 18A) in 77 games with Pittsburgh in 2025-26.
The Penguins did not provide a concrete update on Kindel's injury, but his departure from the game may have been more precautionary. He missed training camp on Tuesday but isn't expected to miss significant time, listed as day-to-day. The 19-year-old forward is entering his sophomore season after scoring 35 points (17G / 18A) last season in 77 games with Pittsburgh.
Kindel was given a game off to rest for the Penguins' previous contest but will draw back into the lineup for Game 82 on Tuesday vs. St. Louis. The 18-year-old future star has enjoyed an incredibly successful rookie campaign in the NHL with 17 goals, 34 points and 150 SOG in 76 games played.
Kindel will be one of seven regulars who will not play on Saturday due to an "injury." With the Penguins locked into a playoff spot, they're giving a few of their players some rest.
Kindel recorded an assist in his most recent game, snapping a five-game pointless skid, but was a healthy scratch on Wednesday. He returns to the lineup on Friday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 18-year-old forward is averaging 15:21 time-on-ice and has eight points (5G / 3A) in 19 games this season.
Kindel recorded an assist in his most recent game, snapping a five-game pointless skid, but will head to the sidelines as a healthy scratch on Wednesday in a planned effort to control his acclimation to the NHL level. The 18-year-old forward is averaging 15:21 time-on-ice and has eight points (5G / 3A) in 19 games this season.
Kindel sat as a healthy scratch on Thursday, but he'll replace Philip Tomasino in the lineup on Saturday. Kindel has scored one goal in four games so far this season.
Kindel was Pittsburgh's 11th-overall pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft and will serve has a healthy scratch for the first time in his young career. Through four games, the 18-year-old has one point (1G / 0A) and is averaging 14:20 time-on-ice.
Kindel was Pittsburgh's 2025 1st round pick (11th overall) and has signed a three-year, entry-level contract just weeks after being drafted. The 18-year-old right-winger spent 2024-25 with Calgary (WHL), where he was a point shy of the century mark with 35 goals and 99 points in 65 games played. He is expected to return to Calgary this season but may receive an extended look with the Penguins with a strong training camp.
