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Pittsburgh Penguins Benjamin Kindel
C Shoots: R ⟷ 5'11" ⚖ 181 lbs 🗓 2007-04-19 📍 Coquitlam, BC, Canada
01 / SEASON GRADE
Performance vs Expectation
02 / SEASON STATS
2026-2027 Season
16 GP
4 Goals
4 Assists
8 Points
-10 +/-
4 PIM
2 PPG
2 PPP
33 SOG
12.1 S%
10 Hits
17:29 TOI/GP
04 / PLAYOFFS
Career Playoffs
3 GP 0 G 0 A 0 PTS
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | +/− | PIM | PPG | SOG | GWG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | PIT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
05 / ADVANCED
Advanced Stats
All values from the 2026-2027 regular season. Metrics not tracked that season are shown as —.
1.7 P/60 Points per 60 min
0.9 G/60 Goals per 60 min
12.4 CF/60 Shot attempts/60
58 SAtt Shot attempts
43.7% FO% Faceoff win %
0.31 TK/GV 4 TK / 13 GV
11 BLK Blocked shots
0 GWG Game winners
0 OTG Overtime goals
07 / PUCKY EXCLUSIVE
Unique Metrics
Pucky-exclusive analytics derived from raw data
100.0% 1° Pts % 8 primary pts
0.0% Clutch 0 GWG+OTG
52s Shift Avg 325 total shifts
0.18 SAtt/Shift Shot generation rate
0.4 PEN/60 2 penalties
09 / GAME-LEVEL
Game-Level Analytics
Based on 16 games this season
Consistency Score
0.71 Std dev of pts/game (lower = more consistent)
Hot Streaks
0 No multi-point streaks
Cold Streaks
2 Longest: 6 games
Home vs Away Splits
| Split | GP | G | A | PTS | SOG | P/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Home | 6 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 0.83 |
| ✈️ Away | 10 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 20 | 0.30 |
10 / GAME LOG
Last 10 Games
| Date | Opp | Score | G | A | PTS | +/− | SOG | HIT | BLK | TOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-12 | @  SJS | W 3-2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 19:29 |
| 2026-11-09 | @  ANA | L 2-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:12 |
| 2026-11-08 | @  LAK | W 5-2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 15:41 |
| 2026-11-06 |  BOS | L 2-6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 18:07 |
| 2026-11-04 |  VGK | L 2-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 14:32 |
| 2026-10-31 | @  MTL | L 4-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 16:48 |
| 2026-10-29 |  UTA | L 3-4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | +1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 16:34 |
| 2026-10-20 | @ UTA | L 4-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:13 |
| 2026-10-18 | @ VGK | L 2-6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 15:37 |
| 2026-10-17 | @  COL | L 2-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14:57 |
PUCKY COVERAGE
Benjamin Kindel in the news
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Benjamin Kindel — frequently asked
- Is Benjamin Kindel still in the NHL?
- Yes. Benjamin Kindel is on the Pittsburgh Penguins roster.
- Is Benjamin Kindel having a good season?
- Benjamin Kindel has 4G-4A-8P in 16 games (2026-2027), a 42-point pace over 84. For a top-line center, that grades as C: a roughly league-average pace. Over his last 10, he has 2G and 2A (4 pts).
- How is Benjamin Kindel playing lately?
- Across his last 10 games, Benjamin Kindel has 2 goals and 2 assists (4 points, 0.40 per game) versus a season rate of 0.50. He is roughly steady.
- How many goals does Benjamin Kindel have in 2026-2027?
- Benjamin Kindel has 4 goals in 16 games during the 2026-2027 NHL season with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
- How many points does Benjamin Kindel have this season?
- Benjamin Kindel has 8 points (4 goals, 4 assists) in 16 games in the 2026-2027 season.
- How many points is Benjamin Kindel on pace for?
- Through 16 games in 2026-2027, Benjamin Kindel is on pace for 42 points over the full 84-game season (8 so far).
- What is Benjamin Kindel's career high in points?
- Benjamin Kindel's career high is 35 points — 17G and 18A in 77 games in 2025-2026.
- What team is Benjamin Kindel on?
- Benjamin Kindel currently plays for the Pittsburgh Penguins in the NHL.
- Is Benjamin Kindel playing tonight?
- The Pittsburgh Penguins play next on November 20, 2026, at home against the St. Louis Blues.
- How old is Benjamin Kindel?
- Benjamin Kindel is 19 years old. He was born on April 19, 2007.
- Where is Benjamin Kindel from?
- Benjamin Kindel is from Coquitlam, BC, Canada.
- How much does Benjamin Kindel weigh?
- Benjamin Kindel weighs 181 lb (82 kg).
- What position does Benjamin Kindel play?
- Benjamin Kindel plays center for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
- What number does Benjamin Kindel wear?
- Benjamin Kindel is number 81 for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
- Does Benjamin Kindel shoot left or right?
- Benjamin Kindel shoots right-handed.
- How many career points does Benjamin Kindel have?
- Benjamin Kindel has 43 career NHL points in 93 regular-season games.