Monday afternoon, the NHL’s Department of Player Safety announced that Capitals defenseman Michal Kempny was being fined $2,419.35 for cross-checking Cedric Paquette right in the kisser.
The Washington Capitals have snatched an early lead in Game One against the Tampa Bay Lightning on the strength of Michal Kempny’s point shot. Plus some big bodies in front of the net.
On Thursday, Michal Kempny took a hit from the Blue Jackets Josh Anderson which left his status for Game Two uncertain. He joined Jay Beagle (upper-body injury), and Travis Boyd (sickness), who were also out of the lineup heading into the playoffs.
The Caps had practice at Kettler Capitals Iceplex on Saturday. Kempny, Beagle, and Boyd were all back on the ice. However, TJ Oshie was absent for a maintenance day, as reported by The Washington Post’s Isabelle Khurshudyan.
Following practice, Capitals head coach Barry Trotz, Kempny, and Beagle all spoke to the media about what to expect from the lineup for Game Two.
By Donya Abramo 5 years ago
The Capitals’ Tom Wilson and the Blue Jackets’ Josh Anderson have avoided suspensions from the NHL’s Department of Player Safety according to the Washington Post’s Isabelle Khurshudyan.
Both players doled out dangerous blindside hits which injured players.
With Josh Anderson ejected for a late hit on Michal Kempny, the Capitals had five minutes of 5-on-4 play to score the first goal of the series. Evgeny Kuznetsov did just that, but we wasn’t done.
Capitals rookie Shane Gersich just recorded his first NHL point to give Washington a 3-1 lead over the New Jersey Devils.
After several impressive outings, Gersich’s milestone point happened in his third career NHL game.
Barry Trotz has called Gersich a “possible candidate for the playoffs.”
The Washington Capitals have struggled on defense all season long and it appears they have made their first deal to address that issue.
The Capitals have traded a third-round pick to the Blackhawks for defenseman Michal Kempny. The news was first reported by the Athletic’s Scott Powers and TSN’s Bob McKenzie.
By Ian Oland 6 years ago
