Benjamin Kindel gets the biggest opportunity of his career after eye opening start

Fansided | November 6, 2025

Injuries have piled up and the rookie has stood out big time leading to a heavy promotion

Nov 3, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Pittsburgh Penguins forward Benjamin Kindel (81) scores his second goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the second period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images | John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

It's Injury season here in Pittsburgh as the penguins have started to have the injury bug hit them in full force.

With multi week injuries announced by the Penguins that have hit the team hard and allowed rookie Benjamin Kindel to step in after a huge two goal night in Toronto on Monday, into a first line role with Sidney Crosby and Bryan Rust.