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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.

5 DAYS AGO • 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...

5 DAYS AGO • 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

NHL On The Fly: Top Moments | NHL.com A recap of the top moments of the night including incredible goals by Brock Nelson and Ben Kindel

JANUARY 26 • NHL.COM

Scores twice in Sunday's win Kindel scored two goals on five shots in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Canucks.

Impact Kindel ended a 19-game goal drought in a big way. He had the Penguins' second and third tallies, and his second goal stood as the game-winner after the Canucks' comeback effort fell short. Kindel is up to 10 goals, 22 points, 97 shots on net, 42 blocked shots, 20 hits and a minus-10 rating over 48 appearances. He's still in a third-line role, but the 18-year-old has already showed some promise as a rookie.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Kindel's Homecoming Fueled by Family and Friends | Pittsburgh Penguins Ben Kindel’s family and friends had Sunday’s game in Vancouver circled on the calendar for a while, as he grew up in nearby Coquitlam, Briti...

JANUARY 26 • NHL.COM

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JANUARY 26 • YOUTUBE

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JANUARY 26 • YOUTUBE

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JANUARY 26 • YOUTUBE

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JANUARY 11 • YOUTUBE

Supplies two helpers Kindel logged two assists, including one on the power play, and two shots on goal in Sunday's 5-4 overtime win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Kindel set up Ville Koivunen's opening goal 1:50 into the game and Thomas Novak's power-play tally in the third period. This was Kindel's first multi-point effort since Dec. 14 versus the Mammoth. He's warming up again with four helpers (two on the power play) over his last five outings. For the season, the 18-year-old rookie has contributed 18 points, 79 shots on net, 36 blocked shots, 16 hits and a minus-11 rating through 38 appearances, mainly in a third-line role with power-play time.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Crosby sets up late tying goal, scores in OT in Penguins' 5-4 victory over Blue Jackets

Sidney Crosby set up Ricard Rakell’s tying goal with 13.7 seconds left in regulation, then scored at 2:22 of overtime to give the Pittsburgh Penguins a 5-4 comeback victory over th...

JANUARY 4 • Associated Press

Bryan Rust and Yegor Chinakhov send the streaking Penguins past the Red Wings, 4-1

Bryan Rust and Yegor Chinakhov scored first-period goals and the Pittsburgh Penguins topped the Detroit Red Wings for the second time in three days, 4-1

JANUARY 3 • Associated Press

Will Benjamin Kindel Score a Goal vs. the Chicago Blackhawks on December 28? - Bleacher Nation When the Pittsburgh Penguins play the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday, is Benjamin Kindel going to score? Stats and trends to help you make the...

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Posts three points Sunday Kindel had a goal and two assists in Sunday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Mammoth.

Impact Kindel cracked the scoresheet in back-to-back games for the second time this season, and this was also the first time he posted three points. He previously had two multi-point efforts -- on Nov. 3 against the Maple Leafs and Nov. 6 against the Capitals. Kindel is a promising prospect in the Penguins' system and is showing glimpses of what he can bring to the table this season. He's up to 14 points (eight goals, six assists) in 28 games.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Guenther scores in OT to complete Mammoth's 5-4 comeback win over reeling Penguins

Dylan Guenther scored 42 seconds into overtime, leading the Utah Mammoth to a 5-4 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Penguins Reportedly Make Decision On Ben Kindel's Future The Pittsburgh Penguins have reportedly made adecision on the future of Ben Kindel and Harrison Brunicke as the World Juniors near.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • SPORTSNETPITTSBURGH.COM

Pots power-play goal Kindel scored a power-play goal on five shots and blocked two shots in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Lightning.

Impact Kindel stretched the Penguins' lead to 3-0 midway through the second period. He's scored twice over his last three games while continuing to play in a middle-six role. The 18-year-old center is up to seven goals, 10 points, 49 shots on net, 25 blocked shots, 10 hits and a minus-8 rating through 23 appearances. He may sit out occasionally as part of his development plan, but Kindel's quickly established himself as part of the Penguins' system thanks to his willingness to do defensive work.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Malkin breaks late tie with 2nd goal of game, Penguins beat Lightning 4-3

Evgeni Malkin scored his second goal of the game with 2:43 left and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 on Thursday night for their fourth victory in five game...

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Players Only: Ben Kindel | Pittsburgh Penguins Penguins rookie forward Ben Kindel joins Mike Rupp and Brian Boyle to discuss playing with legends in Pittsburgh and more in Players Only

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • NHL.COM

Players Only: Ben Kindel | NHL.com Penguins rookie forward Ben Kindel joins Mike Rupp and Brian Boyle to discuss playing with legends in Pittsburgh and more in Players Only

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • NHL.COM

Likes playing Leafs Kindel scored a goal Saturday in a 7-2 loss to Toronto.

Impact He batted it baseball-style off Scott Laughton's shoulder and past Dennis Hildeby. It came on the power play. In an odd twist, half of Kindel's six goals have come against the Maple Leafs. He put up two in Toronto on Nov. 3. Kindel has six goals, three assists, three PPG, six PPP and 42 shots in 21 games this season. Not bad for an 18-year-old who was drafted five months ago.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

Crosby sets up late tying goal, scores in OT in Penguins' 5-4 victory over Blue Jackets

Bryan Rust and Yegor Chinakhov send the streaking Penguins past the Red Wings, 4-1

Guenther scores in OT to complete Mammoth's 5-4 comeback win over reeling Penguins

Malkin breaks late tie with 2nd goal of game, Penguins beat Lightning 4-3