Ben Kindel
18-Year-Old
2025 Stats
G
5
A
0
PP Pts
2
+/-
-1
PIM
4
ROS Projections
#
Prospect
Signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Penguins in July of 2025.
Lights lamp twice in loss
Kindel scored two goals, one on the power play, in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Maple Leafs.
ANALYSIS
The 18-year-old rookie recorded his first multi-goal performance in the NHL, and Kindel's efforts helped give the Penguins a 3-0 lead heading into the third period, only for everything to come crashing down over the final 20 minutes. Kindel's getting a look on the top power-play unit -- two of his last three tallies have come with the man advantage -- with Rickard Rakell (hand) and Justin Brazeau (upper body) nursing injuries, and his first five NHL points have all been goals. Through his first 12 games, Kindel's added 26 shots on net, 10 blocked shots, eight hits and a minus-1 rating.
The 18-year-old rookie recorded his first multi-goal performance in the NHL, and Kindel's efforts helped give the Penguins a 3-0 lead heading into the third period, only for everything to come crashing down over the final 20 minutes. Kindel's getting a look on the top power-play unit -- two of his last three tallies have come with the man advantage -- with Rickard Rakell (hand) and Justin Brazeau (upper body) nursing injuries, and his first five NHL points have all been goals. Through his first 12 games, Kindel's added 26 shots on net, 10 blocked shots, eight hits and a minus-1 rating.
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2025 NHL Game Log
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2025–26 Time On Ice Stats
- Average Time On Ice: 14:03
- Average Power Play TOI: 1:27
- Average Short-Handed TOI: 0:00
Ice Time
Power Play
Short-Handed
2025–26
14:03
1:27
0:00
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Deposits power-play goal
Kindel scored a power-play goal in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Wild.
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Tallies in Thursday's win
Kindel scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Panthers.
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Nets first career goal
Kindel scored his first career goal, blocked two shots and served two PIM in Saturday's 6-1 loss to the Rangers.
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Serving in middle-six capacity
Kindel has been auditioning in a middle-six role over Pittsburgh's first two games.
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Inks entry-level deal
Kindel agreed to terms on a three-year, entry-level contract with Pittsburgh on Tuesday.
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May stick around
Kindel could force his way onto the NHL roster for the rest of the season, Josh Yohe of The Athletic reports Monday.
ANALYSIS
Kindel has impressed through five games this season, which has many around the organization expecting him to remain with the Penguins beyond a nine-game stint. Given his age, Kindel is not eligible to play in the AHL, so the team's only option, other than keeping him with the big club, would be to return him to juniors. If Kindel stays up with the Pens, he figures to have the third-line center role locked down.
Kindel has impressed through five games this season, which has many around the organization expecting him to remain with the Penguins beyond a nine-game stint. Given his age, Kindel is not eligible to play in the AHL, so the team's only option, other than keeping him with the big club, would be to return him to juniors. If Kindel stays up with the Pens, he figures to have the third-line center role locked down.