A 5-4 loss to the Utah Mammoth on Monday night quickly became an afterthought for the Pittsburgh Penguins, who say forward Ben Kindel is in stable condition following a medical episode on the team’s flight home.
The Pittsburgh Penguins team plane returned to Salt Lake City International Airport shortly after takeoff following a medical episode involving forward Ben Kindel. Kindel was attended to on board by team physician Dr. Dharmesh Vyas and medical staff before being transported by ambulance to the University of Utah Hospital. The team stated that Kindel is in stable condition.
The incident occurred following Pittsburgh's 5-4 defeat against the Utah Mammoth on Monday night. Kindel has registered two goals and two assists in nine games this season, with the Penguins noting that further updates on his status will be shared when appropriate.
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