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Penguins' plane returned to Salt Lake City after Ben Kindel's medical episode

The Penguins said the forward was conscious, alert and stable and was taken to a hospital for evaluation.

10 Sources, 12h ago, updated 12h ago

Statement graphic that reads:
The Pittsburgh Penguins team plane returned to the Salt Lake City International Airport today shortly after takeoff due to a medical episode involving forward Ben Kindel. Team physician, Dr. Dharmesh Vyas of UPMC, as well as the team’s medical staff were on board and immediately attended to Ben. An ambulance was waiting upon arrival, and he was taken to the University of Utah Hospital for further evaluation. Ben is conscious, alert and in stable condition.

The health and safety of our players, as well as the privacy for their families, are our top priority. The team will provide further updates when appropriate.

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Matthew Knies was ‘shocked’ by Maple Leafs trade the night before season opener

The Athletic reports Knies discussed the move ahead of his first game against the Leafs since the trade.

6 Sources, 1d ago, updated 1d ago

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Panthers become first NHL team with natural hat tricks in three straight games

The NHL said Verhaeghe completed a natural hat trick on October 17, after two quick goals put Florida ahead 3-1.

10 Sources, 4d ago, updated 4d ago

Two cutouts of Carter Verhaeghe in a Panthers uniform overlaid with white text on a red and blue background that reads: "Hat Trick Carter Verhaeghe #23; Verhaeghe recorded his fifth career hat trick on October 17th vs the Seattle Kraken"

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Brady Tkachuk scores back-to-back hat tricks

The NHL says Tkachuk completed his latest hat trick by scoring the overtime winner.

18 Sources, 4d ago, updated 4d ago

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Brady Tkachuk's first Panthers point comes on a no-look, between-the-legs assist

The Athletic NHL highlights the assist as Tkachuk's first point with Florida.

1 Source, 8d ago, first seen 8d ago

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Alex Ovechkin announces 2026–27 will be his final NHL season

The Capitals announced his decision Monday; he chose the timing to thank supporters, The Hockey News reports.

52 Sources, 15d ago, updated 15d ago

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Matthew Knies scores, adds an assist in Blue Jackets debut

The NHL said Knies had two points so far after adding an assist to his first Blue Jackets goal.

8 Sources, 19d ago, updated 19d ago

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Hurricanes raise 2025–26 Stanley Cup champions banner

Sportsnet and ESPN shared video of the banner raising. The NHL also identified the Canes as the 2026 Stanley Cup champions.

6 Sources, 22d ago, updated 22d ago

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Wild coach John Hynes expected to give Brock Faber update on September 29

A September 29 post said Minnesota Wild head coach John Hynes was expected to give an update on Brock Faber that day.

15 Sources, 22d ago, updated 22d ago

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Penguins' plane returned to Salt Lake City after Ben Kindel's medical episode

Matthew Knies was ‘shocked’ by Maple Leafs trade the night before season opener

Panthers become first NHL team with natural hat tricks in three straight games

Brady Tkachuk scores back-to-back hat tricks

Brady Tkachuk's first Panthers point comes on a no-look, between-the-legs assist

Alex Ovechkin announces 2026–27 will be his final NHL season

Matthew Knies scores, adds an assist in Blue Jackets debut

Hurricanes raise 2025–26 Stanley Cup champions banner

Wild coach John Hynes expected to give Brock Faber update on September 29

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Penguins' plane returned to Salt Lake City after Ben Kindel's medical episode

Matthew Knies was ‘shocked’ by Maple Leafs trade the night before season opener

Panthers become first NHL team with natural hat tricks in three straight games

Brady Tkachuk scores back-to-back hat tricks

Brady Tkachuk's first Panthers point comes on a no-look, between-the-legs assist

Alex Ovechkin announces 2026–27 will be his final NHL season

Matthew Knies scores, adds an assist in Blue Jackets debut

Hurricanes raise 2025–26 Stanley Cup champions banner

Wild coach John Hynes expected to give Brock Faber update on September 29