Ben Kindel - NHL News & Rumors

Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins have surprised everyone but themselves with playoff return

Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins have made a surprising return to the NHL playoffs

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Back in action Tuesday Kindel (upper body) will play in Tuesday's road clash against the Blues, per Seth Rorabaugh.

Impact Kindel will return to Pittsburgh's lineup Tuesday after missing the team's previous two contests with an upper-body injury. Overall, the 18-year-old center has 17 goals, 34 points, 150 shots on net, 30 hits and 58 blocked shots across 76 games this season. With Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin set to be healthy scratches for rest purposes, Kindel will likely assume a top-six center role for the team's regular-season finale.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Blues and Penguins face off for out-of-conference matchup

The St. Louis Blues and the Pittsburgh Penguins hit the ice in a non-conference matchup

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Out Sunday Kindel (upper body) won't play Sunday against the Capitals, the team announced.

Impact It will be a second straight game missed for Kindel, out with an upper-body injury. He's officially day-to-day, so his status for the postseason seems to not be in any danger as it stands currently. The 18-year-old has had an impressive rookie season, posting 34 points (17 goals, 17 assists) in 76 games on the season. His next shot at a return will be Tuesday against the Blues in the regular-season finale.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Washington plays Pittsburgh following Leonard's 2-goal showing

The Washington Capitals host the Pittsburgh Penguins after Ryan Leonard's two-goal game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in the Capitals' 6-3 win

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Ilya Protas scores first NHL goal, Capitals defeat Penguins, 6-3

Ilya Protas scored his first NHL goal and added two assists as the Washington Capitals beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-3 on Saturday

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Penguins sit stars Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin ahead of visit by Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals

The highly anticipated 100th meeting between Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin is postponed

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Unavailable Saturday Kindel (upper body) will not be in the lineup versus Washington on Saturday.

Impact Kindel is without a point in his last five games. The 18-year-old rookie has 17 goals and 17 assists in 76 games this season, after he was selected 11th overall in the 2025 Draft. Kindel could return as early as Sunday in a rematch in Washington.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

A massive PengWIN! 🐧🐧🐧

MARCH 27 • YOUTUBE

Kindel nets shootout winner as Penguins lose Crosby but squeeze past Senators 4-3

Ben Kindel scored the shootout winner to lead the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 4-3 win over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night

MARCH 27 • Associated Press

Penguins & Senators goes to PIVOTAL SHOOTOUT

MARCH 27 • YOUTUBE

Gets goal Wednesday Kindel scored a goal on two shots in Wednesday's 6-5 overtime loss to the Hurricanes.

Impact Kindel has scored twice over his last four games. The rookie center is up to 17 goals, 32 points, 131 shots on net, 51 blocked shots, 27 hits and a minus-9 rating through 65 appearances. Expect Kindel to play in a third-line role moving forward since Sidney Crosby (lower body) is back in action.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Walker's OT goal lifts Hurricanes past Penguins 6-5 in matchup of Metropolitan Division's top teams

Sean Walker scored with 28.3 seconds left in overtime as the Carolina Hurricanes beat Pittsburgh 6-5 on Wednesday night, spoiling Sidney Crosby’s return to the Penguins’ lineup

MARCH 19 • Associated Press

Puts away goal in loss Kindel scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 6-2 loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Kindel has two goals and two assists over seven outings in March. He's been under the 15-minute mark in ice time for three straight contests, so it looks like he's lost out on the opportunity to gain playing time while the Penguins' forward group is thinned out by injuries. The team's spot in the playoff race is likely playing a part in that, as the Penguins won't want to put too much pressure on the 18-year-old. He's earned 16 goals, 31 points, 129 shots on net, 49 blocked shots and a minus-9 rating over 62 appearances. Those aren't Calder-worthy numbers, but Kindel's bright future is apparent already.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Dorofeyev scores twice, Golden Knights snap 3-game slide with 6-2 win over Penguins

Pavel Dorofeyev had two goals and an assist and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-2 on Thursday night

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

Blake's shootout goal rescues Hurricanes in 5-4 win over Penguins

Jackson Blake converted on the decisive shootout goal and the Carolina Hurricanes recovered after relinquishing a two-goal lead late in regulation to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5...

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

Grabs pair of points Sunday Kindel scored a goal, distributed an assist, placed three shots on net and recorded two blocked shots in Sunday's 5-0 win over Vegas.

Impact Kindel placed the game's opening tally on the scoreboard with just over five minutes remaining in the first period before later sliding the primary assist on Justin Brazeau's goal late in the third. Overall, Kindel now has 15 goals, 14 assists, 120 shots on net and 47 blocked shots across 56 games this season. The 18-year-old rising star has not only started to find his game offensively with nine points in his last nine games, but he has also thrived defensively and ranks 22nd among NHL forwards in blocked shots. Kindel is a must-roster player in all dynasty formats and he can also make an impact in various standard leagues while his current stretch of play lasts.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Golden Knights vs. Penguins | NHL Highlights | March 01, 2026

MARCH 1 • YOUTUBE

Rust and Kindel help the Penguins beat the Golden Knights 5-0

Bryan Rust, Ben Kindel and Justin Brazeau each had a goal and an assist, helping the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-0

MARCH 1 • Associated Press

Tallies twice in win Kindel scored two goals in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Sabres.

Impact Kindel's unassisted tally in the second period stood as the game-winner, and he added a shorthanded empty-netter in the third. The latter goal was his first career shorthanded point. The 18-year-old center is up to 14 goals, 27 points, 109 shots on net, 44 blocked shots, 21 hits and a minus-3 rating through 53 appearances. He's surged into the Olympic break with six goals and an assist over his last six outings.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Avery Hayes scores twice in his NHL debut, Penguins beat Sabres 5-2

Avery Hayes scored twice in his NHL debut, Arturs Silovs made 26 saves and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-2 on Thursday night in the final game for both teams be...

FEBRUARY 6 • Associated Press

Pots empty-netter Saturday Kindel scored an empty-net goal on five shots in Saturday's 6-5 win over the Rangers.

Impact Kindel's empty-netter ended up being important, as the Rangers scored twice after that goal to pull within one. This was Kindel's second career game-winner, and he's up to 12 goals, 25 points, 103 shots on net, 43 blocked shots and a minus-6 rating through 50 appearances. The 18-year-old ended January hot with four goals and an assist over his last three contests.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Joins impressive company with goal Kindel scored a goal and an assist in Pittsburgh's 6-2 win over Chicago on Thursday.

Impact Kindel has four points in his last two games. He had two goals on Sunday. He is now the third 18-year-old to score in consecutive games for the Penguins in the past 35 years. Who are the other two? Sidney Crosby (seven times in 2005-06) and Jordan Staal (four times in 2006-07). Kindel has 24 points (11 goals, 13 assists) in 49 games this season. That puts him in a tie for seventh in the NHL in the rookie scoring chase.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Penguins have 4-goal 2nd period to rout Blackhawks 6-2 for 5th straight win

Egor Chinakhov and Anthony Mantha scored on rushes in a 31-second span in Pittsburgh’s four-goal second period, helping the Penguins beat the Chicago Blackhawks 6-2 on Thursday nig...

JANUARY 30 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Ben Kindel has homecoming to remember, Penguins beat Canucks Deadspin | Ben Kindel has homecoming to remember, Penguins beat Canucks

JANUARY 26 • DEADSPIN.COM

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