Penguins forward Ben Kindel suffered a medical emergency aboard the team's flight returning from a four-game road trip Tuesday. The plane diverted to Salt Lake City, where Kindel was hospitalized for evaluation.
The NHL has not released details about the nature of the emergency or Kindel's condition. The team did not provide updates on his status or timeline for return.
This is a developing situation. Pittsburgh will continue its schedule while Kindel receives care in Salt Lake City.