A big scare for the Pittsburgh Penguins. The team's plane had to turn back shortly after taking off from Salt Lake City due to a medical emergency involving Ben Kindel.
The Pittsburgh Penguins' team plane was forced to return to Salt Lake City shortly after takeoff following a medical emergency involving forward Ben Kindel. Onboard crew assisted Kindel before an ambulance transported him directly to the University of Utah Hospital for evaluations.
According to reports from the Penguins, Kindel is conscious, alert, and in stable condition. The specific nature and cause of the medical episode remain undisclosed as the organization awaits further testing results.
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