Season Analysis
Kindel sets rookie baseline with 34 points on third line, PP2.
Ben Kindel is establishing his baseline as a rookie, posting 17 goals and 17 assists for 34 points in 73 games, averaging 0.47 points per game. Operating primarily on the third line and the PP2 unit, he is contributing as a secondary scorer in his inaugural season. This production sets a foundation for future development.
Performance Trends
Last 5 Games
Date | Opponent | Score | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5 | vs  | L 2–3 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Oct 3 | vs  | W 6–5 OT | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 30 | @  | W 7–0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 29 | @ | L 0–1 OT | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 27 | vs | W 3–2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Stats by Season
Season | Team | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | PPG | SOG | Hits | Blk | TK | GV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 |  | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025-26 | | 77 | 17 | 18 | 35 | -5 | 18 | 4 | 151 | 40 | 64 | 25 | 87 |
| Career Totals | — | 78 | 18 | 18 | 36 | -8 | 18 | 5 | 156 | 42 | 64 | 26 | 88 |
News
MorePens Points: Kindel hungry for more - Yahoo Sports
A stronger and faster Ben Kindel looks poised to take another step for the Penguins - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Off Day: Kindel (10.01.26) - NHL.com
Pittsburgh Penguins NHL Line Combinations - Daily Faceoff
Penguins activate Ben Kindel from injured reserve, designate David Gustafsson as non-roster - TribLIVE.com
Novak scores 2 goals, including OT winner, to help the Penguins beat the Canadiens 6-5 - Norwalk Hour
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