Pittsburgh Penguins forward Ben Kindel collapsed on the team plane this week, a harrowing event that GM Kyle Dubas laid out for reporters. This wasn’t just some turbulence, folks; this was a serious scare for Kindel and the entire team.
What Went Down Mid-Flight
Dubas detailed how Kindel went down roughly 10 minutes into their flight home from Salt Lake City. Can you imagine the scene? You’re cruising, heading home after a game, and suddenly a teammate collapses. Thankfully, he regained consciousness after getting oxygen, which is the immediate good news out of a truly terrifying situation. The quick action meant the plane had to turn right around and head back to the airport.
The Road Back to the Steel City
After the plane landed, two doctors stayed with Kindel there in Utah, ensuring he was stable and being cared for. That’s professionalism right there. The good news is, he was eventually cleared to fly back to Pittsburgh. It sounds like a serious ordeal, and you can bet the whole team is reeling from seeing one of their own go through that. We’re all sending good vibes Kindel’s way for a full and speedy recovery.
Meanwhile, back here in the Emerald City, the Seattle Kraken absolutely brought it! They pulled off a huge 4-3 win against the Detroit Red Wings, showing that never-say-die attitude we love to see on the ice. That’s the kind of fight we expect from our squad, and it’s awesome to see them grinding out those W’s! Go Kraken!
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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