Penguins place Ben Kindel on injured reserve after medical incident
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 3:45 PM
Last updated Oct 22, 2026
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Ben Kindel has been placed on injured reserve following a medical episode on a team flight from Salt Lake City. Kindel collapsed shortly after takeoff, leading to an emergency landing back in Salt Lake City, where he was transported to the University of Utah Hospital. Kyle Dubas, Penguins GM, stated that Kindel has been cleared to fly back to Pittsburgh. Further testing will be conducted to determine what triggered the vasovagal episode, with plans to ensure Kindel's safe return to training and play within the next few days.
- •Ben Kindel experienced a medical episode on a flight.
- •Penguins made an emergency landing in Salt Lake City.
- •Kindel is now cleared to return to Pittsburgh.
- •Further testing is planned to understand the incident.
- •Pittsburgh faces Florida and Nashville this week.
- 3:45 PMYahoo Sports — Penguins GM Kyle Dubas Provides Update on Ben Kindel After Medical Event on Team Flight
""We will obviously follow very strict guidelines to ensure a safe return to training and play for Ben," Dubas said.
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