Center · Pittsburgh Penguins
Ben Kindel
#81 · Center · Pittsburgh Penguins · Age 19 · 5'11" · 183 lb · Shoots R · Drafted 2025, round 1, pick 11 (11th overall), Pittsburgh Penguins
2026-27 so far
Ben Kindel has 4 points (2 goals, 2 assists) in 9 games for the Pittsburgh Penguins so far in 2026-27. That is a pace of 37 points over 84 games. Ben Kindel is tied for 15th on the Pittsburgh Penguins and tied for 297th in the NHL in points. At even strength Ben Kindel has 3 points (1 goal, 2 assists), on the power play 1 point (1 goal, 0 assists) and shorthanded 0 points (0 goals, 0 assists). Ben Kindel averages 17:19 of ice time per game.
Scoring by situation
| Situation | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Even strength | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Power play | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Shorthanded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2026-27 season stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | PPG | SHG | GWG | S | S% | TOI/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 8.7% | 17:19 |
Career by season
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | PPG | SHG | GWG | S | S% | TOI/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 77 | 17 | 18 | 35 | -5 | 18 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 151 | 11.3% | 15:04 |
| 2026-27 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 9 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 8.7% | 17:19 |
| NHL career | 86 | 19 | 20 | 39 | -10 | 20 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 174 | 10.9% | 15:18 |
Frequently asked questions
How many points does Ben Kindel have in 2026-27?
Ben Kindel has 4 points (2 goals, 2 assists) in 9 games for the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2026-27, a pace of 37 points over 84 games.
How many goals has Ben Kindel scored in 2026-27?
Ben Kindel has scored 2 goals in 9 games in 2026-27: 1 at even strength, 1 on the power play and 0 shorthanded.
What is Ben Kindel's shooting percentage in 2026-27?
Ben Kindel has scored 2 goals on 23 shots in 2026-27, a shooting percentage of 8.7%.
When was Ben Kindel drafted?
Ben Kindel was drafted in 2025 by the Pittsburgh Penguins in round 1, pick 11, 11th overall.
How does Ben Kindel score by situation in 2026-27?
Ben Kindel's 4 points in 2026-27 include 3 at even strength (1 goal, 2 assists), 1 on the power play (1 goal, 0 assists) and 0 shorthanded (0 goals, 0 assists).
Official NHL regular-season statistics for 2026-27, as of Oct 28, 2026, 4:14 PM ET.