Sidney Crosby addresses Ben Kindel's emergency during Penguins flight

Pittsburgh Penguins rookie Ben Kindel collapsed on the team plane returning from Salt Lake City. General manager Kyle Dubas reported that Kindel's incident was due to vasovagal syncope, causing a temporary loss of consciousness. Dr. Dharmesh Vyas and the medical staff attended to him, providing oxygen, and the plane made an emergency landing back in Salt Lake City. Kindel was later transported to a medical facility for evaluation and cleared to return to Pittsburgh. Crosby emphasized the team’s familial bond and the organization’s priority on Kindel’s health during his recovery, which will involve further testing before returning to practice.

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