Tag Archives: Michal Kempny

Since Returning From Hamstring Surgery, Michal Kempny Has Stepped Up His Game For Capitals

Posted on November 4, 2019 by

Photo: NHL via Getty Images After allowing 19 goals in a span of five games in early-mid October, the Washington Capitals needed a spark on defense. In came Michal Kempny, who led the Capitals with a +24 rating last season … Continue reading →

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Kuznetsov, Kempny Score Twice; Capitals Rally To Win 6-5 In Shootout: Inside The Numbers

Posted on October 26, 2019 by

Photo by Derek Cain/NHLI via Getty Images Evgeny Kuznetsov would open the scoring early in the first, but the Canucks would respond with five unanswered goals over the first and second periods to take a 5-1 lead late in second … Continue reading →

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Capitals Come Back From Down 5-1 To Conquer Canucks, 6-5 (SO); Evgeny Kuznetsov And Michal Kempny Each Strike Twice

Posted on October 26, 2019 by

Photo: Derek Cain/Getty Images The Washington Capitals beat the Vancouver Canucks by a score of 6-5 in a shootout at Rogers Arena on Friday night to improve to 3-0-1 on their season-long five-game road trip. The win built the Capitals’ … Continue reading →

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Michal Kempny Scores Two Straight Goals in Third Period to Tie Canucks 5-5, Has First Multi-Goal Game

Posted on October 26, 2019 by

Photo by Derek Cain/NHLI via Getty Images After missing the first few games of the 2019-20 season, Capitals defenseman Michal Kempny has been a welcome addition to the Washington blueline, with his all-around style of play adding a valuable dimension … Continue reading →

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T.J. Oshie, John Carlson Lead Caps To A 5-2 victory Over Rangers, Michal Kempny Scores in Return

Posted on October 18, 2019 by

Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images The Washington Capitals defeated the New York Rangers 5-2 Friday night at Capital One Arena in a game that was preceded by Washington Nationals Max Scherzer and Adam Eaton helping in pregame festivities. The Capitals now hit … Continue reading →

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Michal Kempny To Return To Capitals’ Lineup Against Rangers On Friday, Will Start On The Third Defense Pair

Posted on October 18, 2019 by

Defenseman Michal Kempny, who has not played since March 20 and underwent hamstring surgery on April 2, will likely be back in the lineup when the Washington Capitals host the New York Rangers on Friday night (7 PM ET, NBC … Continue reading →

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Maple Leafs at Capitals Pregame Notebook: Michal Kempny Not Ready To Return Yet; Ilya Samsonov Starts

Posted on October 16, 2019 by

Defenseman Michal Kempny will not return when the Washington Capitals host the Toronto Maple Leafs (7 PM ET, NBC Sports Washington) on Wednesday night. Head coach Todd Reirden told the media on Tuesday that he would likely be held out … Continue reading →

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Tuesday’s Capitals Practice Notebook: Starting Goalie Against Maple Leafs Has Yet To Be Decided

Posted on October 15, 2019 by

Washington Capitals defenseman Michal Kempny will not play against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday night (7 PM, NBC Sports Washington), according to head coach Todd Reirden, but he said that he’s hopeful that Kempny will play when the Capitals … Continue reading →

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Michal Kempny’s Return Date Remains Uncertain

Posted on October 15, 2019 by

By all accounts, Capitals’ defenseman Michal Kempny is extremely close to returning to the lineup for Washington. Unfortunately, that’s been the status since training camp. However, when dealing with a serious injury like this, a muscle being completely detached from … Continue reading →

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Capitals Make Line Changes Prior To Wednesday’s Game Vs. Maple Leafs

Posted on October 15, 2019 by

The Washington Capitals made line changes during practice on Tuesday prior to their game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday night. This comes after the team lost 6-3 to the Colorado Avalanche on Monday, their fourth in the last … Continue reading →

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