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

TRENDINGThunder stifle Wemby, SpursWorld Series preview76ers beat KnicksWar of words over HurtsNFL Power RankingsStory byStory byPens Points: Ben Kindel hospitalized after “medical episode” on team planePITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 3: Ben Kindel #81 of the Pittsburgh Penguins skates in the third period during the game against the Montreal Canadiens at PPG PAINTS Arena on October 3, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images) | Getty ImagesGarrett BehannaWed, October 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM UTC·2 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesPenguins' Forward Ben Kindel Hospitalized After Medical Episode On Team PlaneThe 19-year-old experienced a medical episode on the team plane shortly after takeoff from the Salt Lake City International Airport and is in stable condition at a Utah hospital.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsPenguins’ Ben Kindel Hospitalized After Medical Episode on Team PlaneThe Pittsburgh Penguins were in action Monday evening at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, where they fell 5-4 to the Utah Mammoth. However, what happened afterward has made hockey secondary to the health and well-being of the club’s players.The Penguins released a statement minutes ago on social media indicating that the team plane turned […] The post Penguins’ Ben Kindel Hospitalized After Medical Episode on Team Plane appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYAdvertisementAdvertisementBen Kindel in stable condition after “medical episode,” Penguins sayPenguins forward Ben Kindel is in stable condition after a “medical episode” on the flight back to Pittsburgh from Salt Lake City. The Penguins said Tuesday afternoon that the team plane returned to Salt Lake City International Airport shortly after takeoff after Kindel had a medical episode. The nature of the incident wasn’t detailed. The […]SB NationKindel Has Medical Emergency on Penguins PlaneThe Pittsburgh Penguins were heading home from Salt Lake City, Utah, on Tuesday when 19-year-old forward Ben Kindel had a […]Pittsburgh Hockey NowPenguins' Ben Kindel In Stable Condition Following Medical Episode On Team FlightPittsburgh Penguins forward Ben Kindel has been hospitalized after a medical episode on the team plane. The 19-year-old is in stable condition at the University of Utah Hospital.The Hockey NewsWhat happened to Ben Kindel? NHL player suffers 'medical episode' on planePittsburgh Penguins forward Ben Kindel was taken to a Utah hospital Tuesday after suffering a "medical episode" on the team plane.USA TODAY SportsPenguins team plane halted by ‘medical episode’ involving Ben KindelThe Pittsburgh Penguins are going through a tough season so far, and things got even more bizarre on Tuesday. The Penguins team plane had to stop a trip and land after a medical episode involving one of the players, per the team. Forward Ben Kindel was on the plane when he experienced a medical episode. The team isn’t revealing what happened. […] The post Penguins team plane halted by ‘medical episode’ involving Ben Kindel appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPointsPenguins Plane Makes Emergency Return After Ben Kindel Medical EpisodeThe Pittsburgh Penguins' team plane returned to Salt Lake City after Ben Kindel suffered a medical episode. The 19-year-old is in stable condition.Detroit Sports NationPenguins’ Ben Kindel has ‘medical episode’ on team flight as plane quickly returns to Salt LakeThe 19-year-old had a "medical episode" on the team's flight Tuesday out of Salt Lake City shortly after takeoff.NY Post SportsPittsburgh Penguins player taken to hospital after suffering ‘medical episode’ on planeA Pittsburgh Penguin was taken to a hospital after suffering a “medical episode” on a plane.WPXIPittsburgh Penguins Release Statement on Ben Kindel Medical EpisodeThe Penguins said that Kindel is "conscious, alert and in stable condition."Sportsnet PittsburghPenguins team plane forced into emergency landing after medical emergency to playerOh, my God! Thoughts and prayers go out. More details to come.HockeyFeedThe hockey world comes together to support Ben Kindel and the Penguins after today's scary eventsThoughts and prayers go out to Kindel from the entire hockey world.HockeyFeedWe now know what happened to Ben Kindel on Penguins' flight todayDetails of the medical emergency that Kindel suffered on a team flight today.HockeyFeedDan’s Daily: Penguins Disaster; Trade Rumor RoundupSALT LAKE CITY — The Pittsburgh Penguins are headed home Tuesday, and it seems they will be doing so with […]Pittsburgh Hockey NowPens Points: Mammoth MiseryIn hopes of salvaging something positive from an otherwise rotten road trip, the Pittsburgh Penguins headed to Salt Lake City on Monday evening to take on the Utah Mammoth. Proceedings could not have started better for the Penguins, scoring just over a minute into the game on an Erik Karlsson power play goal. That lead, […]SB NationPenguins' Rust Exits Game Against Utah With InjuryThe Pittsburgh Penguins' top-line forward exited Monday's game during the second period and did not return.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsPenguins Name Ted Towne New Chief Financial OfficerThe Pittsburgh Penguins have a new Chief Financial Officer.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsPenguins 10-game progress report: Observations and trends from the start of the seasonChecking in with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 10-game segments.SB Nation