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Penguins forward Ben Kindel collapses mid-flight, undergoes evaluation

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 3:23 PM

Last updated Oct 22, 2026

Penguins forward Ben Kindel collapses mid-flight, undergoes evaluation
Summary

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Ben Kindel collapsed on the team plane shortly after departing Utah on Tuesday night. The 19-year-old lost consciousness about 10 minutes into the flight, prompting an emergency landing. After regaining consciousness, he was taken to the University of Utah Medical Center for evaluation. Kindel is now on injured reserve following a vasovagal episode but has been cleared to return to Pittsburgh for further tests. Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas stated the team's focus is on Kindel's health and safe recovery before he resumes training.

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  • •Ben Kindel collapsed on the Penguins' team plane on October 19, 2026.
  • •The incident caused an emergency landing shortly after takeoff.
  • •Kindel was diagnosed with a vasovagal episode and placed on injured reserve.
  • •He has been cleared to return to Pittsburgh for further evaluation.
  • •The organization emphasizes a cautious approach to his recovery process.
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  • 3:23 PMYahoo Sports — Scary incident occurs on Penguins team plane Tuesday night
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Penguins forward rushed to hospital after frightening mid-flight collapse.

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