Ben Kindel — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Ben Kindel is an NHL center for the Pittsburgh Penguins. In the 2025-26 season Ben Kindel has 17 goals, 18 assists and 35 points in 77 games, worth 7.7 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 5'11" |
| Weight | 182 lb |
| Draft | 2025 — Round 1, Pick 11 — PIT |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77 | 17 | 18 | 35 | -5 | 18 | 147 | 11.6% | 15:03 | 51.9% | 22.4 | 0.3 | 7.7 | 1.38 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +5.0 | +2.8 | +0.5 | +0.7 |
League percentile rank: points 67th, GAR 74th, WAR 74th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 77 | 17 | 18 | 35 | 7.7 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Ben Kindel has been worth 7.7 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 74th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+5 GAR), with power-play offense his smallest contribution (+0.5).
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ben Kindel's GAR this season?
Ben Kindel has been worth 7.7 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 74th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Ben Kindel have this season?
Ben Kindel has 17 goals and 18 assists for 35 points in 77 games this season.
Is Ben Kindel a good center?
Ben Kindel ranks in the 74th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (7.7) in the 2025-26 season.