A critical injury has sidelined a key Penguin forward, with reports indicating he collapsed on a team flight due to a Vasovagal episode. Meanwhile, another player remains out for an extended period following an on-ice incident requiring assistance. The team’s depth is being tested as these absences pile up, raising questions about their near-term lineup. Updates on recovery timelines and potential replacements could reshape the roster’s immediate outlook.

Mattias Ekholm needed help leaving the ice. Nick Suzuki out two to four weeks. The Penguins say Ben Kindel had collapsed on the plane due to a Vasovagal episode.