Loading...
Center•#81Ben Kindel is a 19-year-old center for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Selected 11th overall by PIT in the 2025 NHL Draft. Born in Coquitlam, CAN. At 19, Ben is among the younger players in the league.
This season, the right-shooting forward has 17 goals and 18 assists for 35 points in 83 games. He averages 0.42 points per game on 14:55 of ice time.
17
Goals
18
Assists
35
Points
Full statistical breakdown for the 2025-26 regular season.
83
GP
17
G
18
A
35
P
-9
+/-
160
S
10.6%
S%
10
PPP
0.42
P/GP
1.9
S/GP
14:55
TOI/G
Performance in the last five games played.
| Date | Opp | G | A | P | +/- | S | TOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29 | @ PHI | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 2 | 19:28 |
| Apr 27 | vs PHI | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 2 | 11:49 |
| Apr 25 | @ PHI | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 10:16 |
| Apr 22 | @ PHI |
Skill profile, on-ice impact metrics, and season projections based on 2025-26 data.
Percentile Rankings vs. NHL Forwards
62
Offense
32
Defense
47
Overall
Percentile ranks across 6 skill dimensions vs. all NHL forwards. Larger shape = more complete player.
Scouting Take
Displays power play specialist. Areas for improvement: defensive concerns.
On-ice impact mirrored side by side. Equal bars = balanced. Asymmetry = one-dimensional.
The Gap
30-pt spreadThe 30-point spread between offensive (62th) and defensive (32th) percentiles is significant for a center. Elite offensive creation but defensive liability.
Percentile ranks across 6 skill dimensions.
Scouting Take
Displays power play specialist. Areas for improvement: defensive concerns.
On-ice impact mirrored side by side.
The Gap
30-pt spreadThe 30-point spread between offensive (62th) and defensive (32th) percentiles is significant for a center. Elite offensive creation but defensive liability.
Season-by-season NHL regular season statistics throughout Ben Kindel's career.
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | P | +/- | S | S% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25-262025-26 | PIT | 77 | 17 | 18 | 35 | -5 | 151 | 11.3% |
Top teammates by points on the Pittsburgh Penguins this season.
| 0 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| -1 |
| 1 |
| 13:07 |
| Apr 20 | vs PHI | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 3 | 11:00 |
End of Season Statistical Forecast
0
games remaining
Goals
17
Current: 17
Assists
18
Current: 18
Points
35
Current: 35
Limited offensive production projected. Expected range of 35-39 points based on current usage patterns.
0.0%
Art Ross
Most Points
0.0%
Rocket
Most Goals
0.0%
Playmaker
Most Assists
Projections based on current pace extrapolated to 82 games with variance modeling.
Thomas Novak
C · 44 pts
