2:45 PM - Michal Kempny () cleared unconditional waivers and his contract with Seattle was terminated Friday.

2:41 PM - Michal Kempny (Sea) put Kempny on unconditional waivers Thursday, according to Greg Wyshynski of ESPN.com.

4:34 PM - Michal Kempny (Sea) (upper body) was placed on waivers Sunday by the Kraken.

4:10 PM - Michal Kempny (Sea) (upper body) skated Monday, but he remains day-to-day, Andy Eide of the Kraken's official site reports.

11:47 PM - Michal Kempny (Sea) (undisclosed) won't return to Thursday's game versus the Canucks, Kate Shefte of The Seattle Times reports.

7:51 PM - Michal Kempny (Sea) signed a one-year, $750,000 contract with Seattle on Sunday, per PuckPedia.

4:59 PM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) will play Sunday against the Stars, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.

3:35 PM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) (COVID-19 protocols) exited the NHL's protocols and practice with the team Monday, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.

4:05 PM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) entered the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Friday.

11:31 PM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) was promoted to the active roster Wednesday, per CapFriendly.

1:46 PM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) was promoted to the active roster from the taxi squad Saturday.

10:10 AM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) Capitals assigned Kempny to the taxi squad Friday.

11:54 AM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) Capitals recalled Kempny from AHL Hershey on Monday.

2:08 PM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) was placed on waivers by Washington on Saturday.

1:29 PM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) (Achilles) skated with the Capitals' second group during Friday's training camp practice, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

6:57 PM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) (Achilles) remains out of the lineup in Saturday's Game 1 against the Bruins, Mike Vogel of the Capitals' official site reports.

1:24 PM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) (Achilles) was labeled day-to-day ahead of Saturday's Game 1 matchup with Boston, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.

12:39 PM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) (Achilles) is back with the Capitals following a conditioning stint with AHL Hershey, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.

9:53 PM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) (Achilles) left Saturday's AHL contest and did not return, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.

3:43 PM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) (Achilles) was sent to AHL Hershey on a conditioning loan Thursday, source reports.

11:57 AM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) (achilles) skated with the Capitals' taxi squad Thursday, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.

12:29 PM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) (achilles) skated on his own prior to Friday's practice, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

6:14 PM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) underwent successful surgery on his Achilles tendon and will miss the next 6-8 months.

11:49 AM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) won't suit up for Sunday's Game 3 versus the Islanders, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.

3:20 PM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) registered an assist, two shots and six hits during Sunday's 2-1 round robin win over the Bruins.

2:22 PM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) took part in Tuesday's practice, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.

11:03 AM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) will sit as a healthy scratch for the first time this season Wednesday against the Flyers, NHL.com's Tom Gulitti reports.

5:13 PM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) recorded three shots on net and a plus-2 rating across 23:10 in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Kings.

11:12 PM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) posted an assist in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Flyers.

12:14 PM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) registered an assist and three blocked shots during Tuesday's 6-1 victory over the Senators.

12:01 PM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) (illness) was on the ice for Monday's practice, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.

5:08 PM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) (illness) will miss Saturday's road game against Carolina, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.

6:35 PM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) (illness) will not play in Friday's game against the Blue Jackets, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

11:00 AM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) (illness) will be a game-time decision for Friday's clash with Columbus.

1:36 PM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) tallied an assist while logging 21:55 of ice time during Monday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Coyotes.

11:58 PM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) had three assists and was plus-3 in Friday's 6-1 victory over the Sabres.

1:26 PM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) has posted a goal, two assists and a plus-3 rating in three games since returning from a hamstring injury.

11:39 AM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) (hamstring) will be in the lineup Friday against the Rangers, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.

1:28 PM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) (hamstring) won't play Wednesday against Toronto, but coach Todd Reirden is hopeful he'll be ready to make his season debut Friday against the Rangers, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.

3:02 PM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) (hamstring) will not suit up for Monday's contest against the Avalanche, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.

2:12 PM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) (hamstring) told Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic that he's ready to play in games but still needs to be cleared by medical staff.

1:03 PM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) (hamstring) won't play Thursday against Nashville, but will travel with the Capitals for Saturday's road game against the Stars, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

12:11 PM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) (hamstring) will remain sidelined against the Stars on Tuesday, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.

11:44 AM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) to coach Todd Reirden, it's "looking like next week" for Kempny's (hamstring) return to the lineup, which means he'll miss Friday's matchup with the Islanders and Saturday's game against Carolina at a minimum, Isabelle Khurshudyan of The Washington Post reports.

1:44 PM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) (hamstring) won't play Friday against the Islanders, Isabelle Khurshudyan of The Washington Post reports.

1:50 PM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) (hamstring) has been cleared to take contact in practice, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.

10:47 AM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) (hamstring) is still not taking contact and will miss Wednesday's tilt against the Blues, Isabelle Khurshudyan of The Washington Post reports.

2:41 PM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) (hamstring) could miss the Capitals' regular-season opener, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.

1:10 PM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) (hamstring) has yet to be cleared for contact, Isabelle Khurshudyan of The Washington Post reports.

10:18 AM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) (hamstring) is hoping to be ready for Opening Night against the Blues on Oct. 2, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

3:55 PM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) (hamstring) will not skate with the rest of the team when training camp formally opens, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.

5:25 PM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) (hamstring) isn't sure if he'll be ready for the start of Washington's training camp, but remains optimistic that he'll be good to go for the team's Oct. 2 regular-season opener against the Blues, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

1:00 PM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) (leg) indicated that he will begin rehabbing his torn hamstring sometime next week and will be ready for training camp, Chris Kuc of The Athletic reports.

3:19 PM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) has undergone surgery for a torn left hamstring and will be sidelined for 4-to-6 weeks.

1:14 PM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) (leg) is still awaiting definitive word on the extent of his injury, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.

11:20 AM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) (leg) is still be evaluated and is out indefinitely, Chris Kuc of The Athletic reports.

10:34 AM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) (lower body) will not play in Friday's matchup with the Wild, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.

10:03 PM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) will not retake the ice Wednesday due to a lower-body injury, Isabelle Khurshudyan of The Washington Post reports.

10:42 AM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) tallied an assist and two hits during Sunday's 3-1 win over the Jets.

12:30 PM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) registered an assist, two shots and two hits during Friday's 3-1 victory over the Islanders.

11:38 PM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) notched his sixth goal of the season in a 6-5 overtime win against the Rangers on Sunday.

1:24 PM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) registered an assist and three shots during Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Maple Leafs.

1:43 PM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) tallied the game-winning goal and added two shots in 19:04 of ice time during Sunday's 3-2 win over the Red Wings.

11:07 PM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) tallied two helpers, a plus-2 rating and two shots during Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Blues.

10:22 AM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) tallied the game-winning goal, a plus-2 rating, three shots and three blocks during Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Blackhawks.

3:20 PM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) (illness) remains day-to-day, Isabelle Khurshudyan of The Washington Post reports.

9:09 AM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) recorded an assist, a hit and two blocked shots while logging 19:26 of ice time during Friday's 6-5 shootout loss to the Panthers.

7:57 AM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) (upper body) believes he'll make his season debut Wednesday against Vegas, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

7:23 AM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) (upper body) was a full participant in Sunday's practice, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

7:15 AM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) (upper body) was a limited participant in Saturday's practice, Roman Stubbs of The Washington Post reports.

7:40 AM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) (upper body) wasn't available for Saturday morning's session, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.

10:14 AM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) is battling an upper-body issue suffered Tuesday that leaves him day-to-day, Chris Kuc of The Athletic reports.

12:00 PM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) is undergoing evaluation for a possible concussion sustained in Tuesday's preseason matchup with St. Louis, Isabelle Khurshudyan of The Washington Post reports.

6:14 PM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) left Tuesday's preseason game against the Blues with an upper-body injury and won't return.

5:36 AM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) will make $2.5 million AAV on the four-year deal he signed with Washington on Friday.

5:06 PM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) agreed to terms on a multi-year contract with the Capitals on Thursday, Darren Dreger of TSN reports.

1:04 PM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) a pending unrestricted free agent, has already met with Capitals GM Brian MacLellan to discuss a new contract, Tarik El-Bashir of NBC Sports Washington reports, adding that there's mutual interest in the two sides reaching a new deal.

6:23 AM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) converted a one-timer Monday in a 6-2 win over the Golden Knights to take Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals.

9:20 AM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) was assessed a maximum fine by the league for crosschecking Cedric Paquette in Game 2, per the NHL Department of Player Safety.

7:51 PM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) scored a goal in a 4-2 victory over the Lightning on Friday night. The Capitals lead the Eastern Conference Final 1-0.

7:33 AM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) (upper body) will slot into the lineup Sunday for Game 2 against the Blue Jackets, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.

9:23 AM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) (upper body) is expected to be in the lineup Sunday for Game 2 against the Blue Jackets, Brian McNally of NHL.com reports.

8:34 AM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) (upper body) will be re-evaluated by team physicians Friday, Isabelle Khurshudyan of The Washington Post.

6:25 PM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) recorded a goal and two shots during Friday's 4-1 loss to the Hurricanes.

7:07 AM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) said Tuesday that he will not play the evening's contest against the Lightning, Isabelle Khurshudyan of the Washington Post reports.

7:57 AM - Michal Kempny (Wsh) was acquired by the Capitals from the Blackhawks in exchange for a 2018 third-round pick, Bob McKenzie of TSN reports.

8:58 AM - Michal Kempny (Chi) has gone scoreless while averaging just 14:36 of ice time over the Blackhawks' last three games.

7:33 AM - Michal Kempny (Chi) has potted one goal while posting a plus-2 rating in his last two games.

10:09 AM - Michal Kempny (Chi) (illness) is projected to be a healthy scratch for Saturday's game against the Panthers.

7:34 AM - Michal Kempny (Chi) is dealing with an illness ahead of Wednesday's game against Tampa Bay, Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

8:33 AM - Michal Kempny (Chi) didn't record a point and logged just 9:28 of ice time during Sunday's 7-5 loss to the Devils.

7:31 PM - Michal Kempny (Chi) didn't play in the previous two games, after participating in the first seven to start the season.

7:59 AM - Michal Kempny (Chi) signed a one-year contract extension with the Blackhawks on Saturday.

12:16 PM - Michal Kempny (Chi) scored a first-period goal during Monday's loss to St. Louis.

5:28 PM - Michal Kempny (Chi) slammed home his first career goal Friday, though the Blackhawks were clipped on the road by the Hurricanes , 3-2.

7:28 PM - Michal Kempny (Chi) was a healthy scratch for Monday's game against Calagary.