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Pens Points: Ben Kindel hospitalized after “medical episode” on team plane

Here are your Pens Points for this Wednesday morning… Pittsburgh Penguins forward Ben Kindel is in stable condition after experiencing a “medical episode” aboard the team’s flight from Salt Lake City to Pittsburgh, the team announced Tuesday afternoon. The plane…

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 10:00 AM
Pens Points: Ben Kindel hospitalized after “medical episode” on team plane
Key Things to Know
  • Penguins forward Ben Kindel was hospitalized following a medical episode on the team plane.
  • The team flight returned to Salt Lake City International Airport shortly after takeoff.
  • The 19-year-old is conscious, alert, and in stable condition at the University of Utah Hospital.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Ben Kindel was hospitalized after suffering a medical episode aboard the team plane on Tuesday. The flight, which was traveling from Salt Lake City to Pittsburgh following a game against the Utah Mammoth, was forced to return to Salt Lake City International Airport shortly after takeoff.

The 19-year-old forward was transported by ambulance to the University of Utah Hospital for further evaluation. The Penguins announced that Kindel is conscious, alert, and in stable condition, though the team has not disclosed specific details regarding the nature of the incident.

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