Penguins Plane Returns After Ben Kindel Medical Episode

The Pittsburgh Penguins’ plane returned to Salt Lake City shortly after takeoff Tuesday after forward Ben Kindel experienced a medical episode, and the team said he was conscious, alert and in stable condition at a hospital. The Penguins said their team physician, Dr. Dharmesh Vyas, and other medical staff attended to the 19-year-old aboard the aircraft. An ambulance met the plane after it landed, and Kindel was taken to the University of Utah Hospital for further evaluation, according to the team’s statement. The club said it would provide further updates when appropriate. The reports gave no diagnosis or details about what caused the episode, and did not establish when Kindel might return to the lineup. The incident occurred as Pittsburgh was preparing to leave Salt Lake City following a four-game road trip. The Penguins had lost 5-4 to the Utah Mammoth on Monday. Kindel played in that game, which was decided by a late save that preserved Utah’s lead, according to one account. Pittsburgh’s next scheduled game was Thursday against the Florida Panthers. The reports identified different venues for that matchup, so the location was not clear from the available information....