Michal Kempny

Capitals annual Better Halves basket auction features Stanley Cup Champions buckets, survival gear, and salami

Grab your digital bidding paddles, Capitals fans. The Better Halves are back once again, auctioning off their annual themed gift baskets. As always, the baskets include autographed Capitals memorabilia, from jerseys to commemorative Stanley Cup championship merchandise, but also a few weird and wonderful surprises.

So if you’ve ever felt a desire to own signed fishing gear from Pheonix Copley, a signed four-person tent from Matt Niskanen (you’ve got to be prepared for the desert island, after all), or even some signed salami from Jonas Siegenthaler, then this is the auction for you.

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By Donya Abramo 5 years ago

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The Capitals were beefing with Brad Marchand all night long apparently

During the Caps win against the Bruins, one couldn’t help but notice that sweet, pungent aroma of beef wafting throughout the rafters of TD Garden.

The beef was with noted pest Brad Marchand, who during the season opener, roped Lars Eller into his first ever fight.

To start, Lars tried to get back at Marchand, dropping his gloves for round two. Marchand didn’t want to fight, and Eller ended up with a penalty.

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By Julia Karron 5 years ago

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Capitals players wish you a Happy New Year

While the Russian-speaking Caps were partying at Mari Vanna, other Capitals players, like Nicklas Backstrom and John Carlson, rang in the New Year together at La Vie at The Wharf.

We know this because reader Taylor was there.

“When you spend all of summer 2018 trying to track down the Caps with the cup and then 15 minutes to midnight on NYE they walk into the club you are at with your friends,” Taylor wrote on Twitter.

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By Ian Oland 5 years ago

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The Capitals spread holiday cheer by visiting children at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

Monday afternoon, the Washington Capitals made their annual visit to MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Donning their red home jerseys and Christmas-themed hats, the players interacted with children, while signing autographs and taking photos.

“It’s just about whatever [kids] want us to do,” John Carlson said to the Capitals about the annual event. “As much or as little as they want us to participate in things. Whatever we can do to bring smiles – that’s our focus.”

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By Cara Bahniuk 5 years ago

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Kuznetsov is back in the lineup, Smith-Pelly and Kempny are both good to play tonight

After undergoing a full practice yesterday, Evgeny Kuznetsov has slotted back into the lineup centering the second line, and it looks like he’ll be ready to go for tonight’s game against the New Jersey Devils.

Alex Ovechkin, Michal Kempny, and Devante Smith-Pelly, all of whom took maintenance days this week to deal with injuries, were also inserted into today’s lineup. Ovi is on the top line with Nicklas Backstrom and Tom Wilson, while DSP is slotted into the third line and Kempny is on the top defensive pairing.

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By Julia Karron 5 years ago

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Alex Ovechkin misses practice

After participating in a full practice yesterday, captain Alex Ovechkin is taking a maintenance day and did not participate in practice.

Ovechkin is using the day to tend to an upper-body injury, and in Ovi’s absence, Travis Boyd has filled in on the top-line left wing slot. Boyd also filled in on Ovechkin’s spot on the first power play unit drills, which is a likely indication that Ovi will play tomorrow.

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By Julia Karron 5 years ago

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Caps injury update: Kuznetsov in no-contact jersey, Oshie can’t skate, and Smith-Pelly and Kempny miss practice

The Capitals are trying to stave off another injury bug.

Both Devante Smith-Pelly and Michal Kempny are taking maintenance days instead of practicing with the squad. DSP blocked a shot with his right leg in the game against the Islanders and did not return to the game after the second period. It’s unclear what Kempny’s ailment is.

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By Julia Karron 5 years ago

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Travis Boyd injures Michal Kempny during goal celebration

Michal Kempny scored a huge third-period goal against the Detroit Red Wings. It marked his second goal in consecutive games.

Kempny’s reward? A trip down the tunnel to the locker room after getting headbutted by a celebrating teammate.

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By Ian Oland 5 years ago

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Michal Kempny’s game-winning goal against former team proves karmic justice exists

Michal Kempny scored his first goal of the season against the Chicago Blackhawks, who traded him away almost a year ago. This was also his first goal against his former club. The Blackhawks commentators said he “bit the hand that once fed him.”

Kempny struggled when he was with the Blackhawks, and has credited the trade away from Chicago and his work with now head coach Todd Reirden with turning things around for him. Tonight, he got to show off those skills in fine form.

“It was my salvation,” Kempny said in an interview over the summer, “because I didn’t see any future in Chicago, and thank God the trade came because it pretty much saved my NHL career.”

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By Brennin Weiswerda 5 years ago

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Todd Reirden’s injury updates on Braden Holtby and Evgeny Kuznetsov

After the Capitals’ 3-1 loss to the Winnipeg Jets, Capitals head coach Todd Reirden gave updates on injured players Braden Holtby, Evgeny Kuznetsov, and Michal Kempny.

Reirden also discussed the hit that injured TJ Oshie late in the game.

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By Ian Oland 5 years ago

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