Ben Kindel leaves Penguins preseason game with lower-body injury

Ben Kindel left the Pittsburgh Penguins' first preseason game after the first period due to a lower-body injury. Kindel had notable near-goals early in the game but did not return to the bench after his final shift with just over two minutes remaining in the first period. The team confirmed the injury in a social media post. Kindel, a second-year player and 11th overall pick in the 2025 draft, had a strong rookie season, playing 77 games and scoring 17 goals. Further updates are expected after coach Dan Muse addresses the media.

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