Capitals Insider: Troy Brouwer


Posted at 10:04 AM ET, 05/23/2013

Capitals season review: Forwards, Part I
By Katie Carrera
A look at how the players who finished the season on the Capitals' top two lines fared and what the future might hold.

By Katie Carrera  |  10:04 AM ET, 05/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Alex Ovechkin, Brooks Laich, Eric Fehr, Marcus Johansson, Martin Erat, Mike Ribeiro, Nicklas Backstrom, offseason, Season breakdown, Troy Brouwer

Posted at 10:31 AM ET, 05/13/2013

Capitals 'need to be a more disciplined hockey team' in Game 7
By Katie Carrera
Once again the Capitals must remind themselves that unnecessary, avoidable penalties are doing little to help their cause.

By Katie Carrera  |  10:31 AM ET, 05/13/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  2013 Stanley Cup playoffs, Caps-Rangers, Caps-Rangers Game 6, Eastern Conference quarterfinals, Karl Alzner, Matt Hendricks, Playoffs, Troy Brouwer

Posted at 09:24 AM ET, 05/13/2013

Capitals must turn the page, start fresh in Game 7 against Rangers
By Katie Carrera
Game 7s are nothing new to the Capitals but once again they must find a way to come through in the most pressure-packed environment of any playoff series.

By Katie Carrera  |  09:24 AM ET, 05/13/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  2013 Stanley Cup playoffs, Caps-Rangers Game 7, Eastern Conference quarterfinals, Henrik Lundqvist, Karl Alzner, Matt Hendricks, Playoffs, Troy Brouwer

Posted at 08:51 AM ET, 05/10/2013

Capitals must adapt after Rangers dictated play early in Game 4

By Katie Carrera
In Game 4 the Rangers dominated play early with an aggressive forecheck and by preventing Washington from making clean breakouts. It's the Capitals' turn to adapt.

By Katie Carrera  |  08:51 AM ET, 05/10/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  2013 Stanley Cup playoffs, Caps-Rangers, Eastern Conference quarterfinals, Jason Chimera, Karl Alzner, Playoffs, Troy Brouwer

Posted at 03:44 PM ET, 05/08/2013

Capitals know they must remain patient against Vezina finalist Henrik Lundqvist

By Katie Carrera
The Capitals know patience is critical when facing Henrik Lundqvist, who is a finalist for the Vezina Trophy for the fifth time in his career.

By Katie Carrera  |  03:44 PM ET, 05/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  2013 Stanley Cup playoffs, Adam Oates, Alex Ovechkin, Caps-Rangers, Caps-Rangers Game 4, Eastern Conference quarterfinals, Henrik Lundqvist, Matt Hendricks, Playoffs, Troy Brouwer

Posted at 09:17 AM ET, 05/04/2013

Capitals stress patience when facing Rangers' penalty kill
By Katie Carrera
The Rangers' aggressive penalty kill can force even the NHL's most effective power play in the regular season to tweak its strategy slightly.

By Katie Carrera  |  09:17 AM ET, 05/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  2013 Stanley Cup playoffs, Caps-Rangers, Eastern Conference quarterfinals, Mike Green, Mike Ribeiro, Nicklas Backstrom, Playoffs, Power play, Troy Brouwer

Posted at 08:29 AM ET, 05/02/2013

Capitals prepared to contend with Rangers' forecheck
By Katie Carrera
The Rangers play with an extremely aggressive forecheck but the Capitals believed that they're prepared to counteract it thanks to Coach Adam Oates's fast-moving defensive system.

By Katie Carrera  |  08:29 AM ET, 05/02/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  2013 Stanley Cup playoffs, Caps-Rangers, Eastern Conference quarterfinals, John Carlson, John Erskine, Karl Alzner, Mike Green, Playoffs, Troy Brouwer

Posted at 11:56 AM ET, 04/30/2013

Capitals confident in aggressive, pressure-based system against Rangers
By Katie Carrera
Last year the Capitals and Rangers played styles that were nearly mirror images of each other. This season, Washington is glad to have an aggressive system as it enters the postseason.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:56 AM ET, 04/30/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  2013 Stanley Cup playoffs, Adam Oates, Caps-Rangers, Eastern Conference quarterfinals, John Carlson, Karl Alzner, Matt Hendricks, Playoffs, Troy Brouwer

Posted at 01:02 PM ET, 04/23/2013

Capitals hope to take advantage of tired, 'maybe a little sloppy' Winnipeg

By Katie Carrera
The Jets are in desperation mode and a loss would severely damage their postseason hopes, but the Capitals are hoping to take advantage of a tired foe playing on the second night of back-to-back games.

By Katie Carrera  |  01:02 PM ET, 04/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Braden Holtby, Caps-Jets, Ondrej Pavelec, playoff race, Troy Brouwer

Posted at 11:40 AM ET, 04/21/2013

Capitals' second line success providing offensive balance
By Katie Carrera
The Capitals' top offensive talents continue to produce, but in the past five games so has the second line.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:40 AM ET, 04/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Habs, Martin Erat, Mike Ribeiro, Troy Brouwer

Posted at 12:30 AM ET, 04/21/2013

Alex Ovechkin closing in on Rocket Richard Trophy

By Katie Carrera
With two goals against the Canadiens, Alex Ovechkin moves closer to another Rocket Richard Trophy as the NHL's leading goal scorer.

By Katie Carrera  |  12:30 AM ET, 04/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Alex Ovechkin, Caps-Habs, Mike Ribeiro, Rocket Richard Trophy, Troy Brouwer

Posted at 02:31 PM ET, 04/20/2013

Martin Erat starting to find his footing with Capitals

By Katie Carrera
Back from injury, Martin Erat is starting to find his way with the Capitals and establish chemistry with his linemates.

By Katie Carrera  |  02:31 PM ET, 04/20/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Habs, Martin Erat, Mike Ribeiro, Troy Brouwer

Posted at 11:20 AM ET, 04/17/2013

Caps believe Jay McClement should have been penalized for hit on Nicklas Backstrom
By Katie Carrera
The Capitals thought there should have been a penalty on Jay McClement's hit that sent Nicklas Backstrom into the boards in the first period Tuesday night.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:20 AM ET, 04/17/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Alex Ovechkin, Braden Holtby, Caps-Leafs, Jay McClement, Nicklas Backstrom, Steve Oleksy, Troy Brouwer

Posted at 10:23 AM ET, 04/17/2013

Alex Ovechkin's defense of Nicklas Backstrom 'shows team toughness'

By Katie Carrera
More on how Alex Ovechkin's quick defense of Nicklas Backstrom sparked the Capitals and sent a statement of team toughness and unity.

By Katie Carrera  |  10:23 AM ET, 04/17/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Alex Ovechkin, Caps-Leafs, Nicklas Backstrom, Steve Oleksy, Troy Brouwer

Posted at 09:27 AM ET, 04/16/2013

Troy Brouwer relishing role as a shooter, scorer
By Katie Carrera
More than any other season in his career, Troy Brouwer has been asked to be a shooter at even strength and on the power play and has taken advantage of the adjusted role.

By Katie Carrera  |  09:27 AM ET, 04/16/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Forwards, Offense, Troy Brouwer

Posted at 12:37 AM ET, 04/12/2013

Braden Holtby recovers from shaky start, finishes with 43 saves in win over Hurricanes
By Katie Carrera
Braden Holtby was a little out of sorts at the start of Thursday's game against Carolina but recovered to finish with a career-high saves in a regular season games en route to a 3-1 win.

By Katie Carrera  |  12:37 AM ET, 04/12/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Braden Holtby, Caps-Canes, Mike Green, Troy Brouwer

Posted at 11:22 AM ET, 04/05/2013

Braden Holtby stellar with 35-save outing against Islanders

By Katie Carrera
Braden Holtby stops 35 shots against the Islanders in his 10th consecutive start. The 23-year-old netminder has started 27 of Washington's 37games this season.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:22 AM ET, 04/05/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Braden Holtby, Brooks Laich, Caps-Isles, Goalies, Troy Brouwer

Posted at 12:30 PM ET, 04/01/2013

Capitals squander opportunity against Flyers, know more desperate games lie ahead
By Katie Carrera
The Capitals 5-4 overtime loss Sunday night not only cost them an extra point but also the ability to put some distance on them and the Flyers on the playoff bubble.

By Katie Carrera  |  12:30 PM ET, 04/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Braden Holtby, Caps-Flyers, Eastern Conference standings, Mike Green, Nicklas Backstrom, Troy Brouwer

Posted at 11:21 AM ET, 04/01/2013

Steve Oleksy's hit, fight swings game for Capitals, but they can't hold on against Flyers
By Katie Carrera
Steve Oleksy swings the momentum with a big hit and ensuing fight that led to a Caps power play.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:21 AM ET, 04/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Braden Holtby, Caps-Flyers, Jakub Voracek, Steve Oleksy, Troy Brouwer, Zac Rinaldo

Posted at 11:53 PM ET, 03/31/2013

Untimely penalty by Troy Brouwer sparks Flyers' comeback vs. Capitals
By Katie Carrera
Troy Brouwer takes responsibility for the untimely penalty that helped give Philadelphia life in the third period Sunday night.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:53 PM ET, 03/31/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Caps-Flyers, Mike Green, Troy Brouwer

Posted at 04:32 PM ET, 03/28/2013

Caps weigh in on Jarome Iginla trade
By Katie Carrera
The Capitals discuss the trade heard round the NHL that sent Jarome Iginla from Calgary to Pittsburgh.

By Katie Carrera  |  04:32 PM ET, 03/28/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Calgary Flames, Jarome Iginla, Karl Alzner, Pittsburgh Penguins, Trade deadline, Troy Brouwer

Posted at 10:51 AM ET, 03/22/2013

Capitals need to replicate winning performance against Jets

By Katie Carrera
Washington played one of its most complete games in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Jets. Now the Capitals must do it again Friday night against the same Winnipeg squad.

By Katie Carrera  |  10:51 AM ET, 03/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Braden Holtby, Caps-Jets, Troy Brouwer

Posted at 01:08 AM ET, 03/22/2013

Alex Ovechkin leads the way in Capitals' 4-0 win against Winnipeg
By Katie Carrera
From start to finish, Alex Ovechkin was involved in the Capitals' 4-0 win over the Jets contributing everything from three points to a strong back check to several big hits.

By Katie Carrera  |  01:08 AM ET, 03/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Alex Ovechkin, Caps-Jets, Nicklas Backstrom, Troy Brouwer

Posted at 10:10 AM ET, 03/21/2013

Capitals reinforce power-play details before taking on Jets
By Katie Carrera
The power play has been a source of strength for the Capitals this year, but the unit hasn't been quite as consistent over the past 10 games. So Coach Adam Oates put the Capitals through power play drills to reinforce the group's reads.

By Katie Carrera  |  10:10 AM ET, 03/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Alex Ovechkin, Marcus Johansson, Nicklas Backstrom, Power play, Troy Brouwer

Posted at 01:35 PM ET, 03/19/2013

Brooks Laich to make season debut vs. Penguins
By Katie Carrera
Brooks Laich will make his season debut after missing the first 28 games of the season with a groin injury.

By Katie Carrera  |  01:35 PM ET, 03/19/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Brooks Laich, Caps-Pens, Groin injuries, Troy Brouwer

Posted at 11:29 AM ET, 03/06/2013

Marcus Johansson cleared for contact; Troy Brouwer back on the ice (updated)

By Andrew Simon
The forward was one of 11 Capitals to hit the ice for Wednesday's optional practice, but there still is no clear timetable for his return to game action.

By Andrew Simon  |  11:29 AM ET, 03/06/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Marcus Johansson, Troy Brouwer

Posted at 10:33 AM ET, 03/05/2013

Troy Brouwer sick, misses Capitals' morning skate (updated)

By Katie Carrera
Troy Brouwer is sick and was told to take the morning off ahead of the Capitals' game against the Bruins at Verizon Center.

By Katie Carrera  |  10:33 AM ET, 03/05/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Bruins, Troy Brouwer

Posted at 08:39 AM ET, 03/05/2013

Capitals hope to 'hang' with Bruins
By Katie Carrera
Washington's focus is the test the Bruins pose at this stage in the season, not its playoff victory of nearly four months ago.

By Katie Carrera  |  08:39 AM ET, 03/05/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Braden Holtby, Caps-Bruins, Karl Alzner, Troy Brouwer

Posted at 09:21 PM ET, 03/02/2013

Holtby stays calm, lets the system do its work in shutout

By Katie Carrera
Holtby stays calm, lets the system do its work in shutout

By Katie Carrera  |  09:21 PM ET, 03/02/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Braden Holtby, Mike Ribeiro, Troy Brouwer

Posted at 01:39 PM ET, 02/25/2013

Troy Brouwer criticizes former Capitals teammate Alexander Semin

By Katie Carrera
Troy Brouwer takes aim at his former teammate, questioning Alexander Semin's work ethic. Some nights you didn't even know if he was gonna come to the rink, Brouwer said.

By Katie Carrera  |  01:39 PM ET, 02/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Alexander Semin, Caps-Canes, Troy Brouwer

Posted at 07:13 PM ET, 02/23/2013

Braden Holtby stops penalty shot at key juncture for Caps vs. Devils
By Katie Carrera
The save midway through the second period helped the Capitals continue building momentum en route to their 5-1 win.

By Katie Carrera  |  07:13 PM ET, 02/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Braden Holtby, Caps-Devils, Penalty Shot, Troy Brouwer

Posted at 01:36 AM ET, 02/13/2013

More on the Capitals' comeback against Florida
By Katie Carrera
Check out some additional quotes and accounts of the goals that made up the Capitals' third-period rally against the Panthers Tuesday night.

By Katie Carrera  |  01:36 AM ET, 02/13/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Alex Ovechkin, Caps-Panthers, Eric Fehr, Mike Ribeiro, Nicklas Backstrom, Troy Brouwer

Posted at 12:27 PM ET, 02/10/2013

Unit of Mathieu Perreault, Eric Fehr and Joel Ward stands out for Capitals

By Katie Carrera
The three forwards had never played on a line together, but against the Panthers they might have been the Capitals' best combination.

By Katie Carrera  |  12:27 PM ET, 02/10/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Braden Holtby, Caps-Panthers, Eric Fehr, Joel Ward, Mathieu Perreault, Troy Brouwer

Posted at 11:50 AM ET, 02/10/2013

One-timers: Caps 'did a lot of things well' against Panthers
By Katie Carrera
Notes and analysis from the Capitals' 5-0 win over the Panthers

By Katie Carrera  |  11:50 AM ET, 02/10/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Alex Ovechkin, Caps-Panthers, Mathieu Perreault, One timers, Troy Brouwer

Posted at 12:28 AM ET, 02/10/2013

Braden Holtby records shutout, assist in Caps' win over Panthers
By Katie Carrera
Braden Holtby came through for the Caps with a strong performance and a fancy highlight-reel assist in the 5-0 win over the Panthers.

By Katie Carrera  |  12:28 AM ET, 02/10/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Braden Holtby, Caps-Panthers, Goaltenders, Mathieu Perreault, Troy Brouwer

Posted at 12:26 AM ET, 01/30/2013

Little mistakes doom Capitals in 3-2 loss to Ottawa
By Katie Carrera
Capitals players lament a lack of attention to "details," such as allowing a momentum swinging-goal late in a period they had dominated, that led to a squandered two-goal lead.

By Katie Carrera  |  12:26 AM ET, 01/30/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Sens, Matt Hendricks, Mike Ribeiro, Troy Brouwer

Posted at 12:41 AM ET, 01/25/2013

Capitals 'outworked' in 4-1 loss to Montreal

By Katie Carrera
As the Capitals look for answers following another disastrous defeat, they point to one common trait: work ethic.

By Katie Carrera  |  12:41 AM ET, 01/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Caps-Habs, Joey Crabb, Nicklas Backstrom, Troy Brouwer

Posted at 02:53 PM ET, 01/18/2013

Leonsis: Lockout didn't damage relationship with Capitals players
By Katie Carrera
Capitals owner Ted Leonsis was a member of the NHL's negotiating committee during the lockout but said the dispute didn't damage his relationship with the players.

By Katie Carrera  |  02:53 PM ET, 01/18/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Jason Chimera, Karl Alzner, NHL lockout, Ted Leonsis, Troy Brouwer

Posted at 02:45 PM ET, 01/11/2013

No 'ill feelings' between Troy Brouwer, Roman Hamrlik
By Katie Carrera
Troy Brouwer, Roman Hamrlik put their war of words from the lockout behind them.

By Katie Carrera  |  02:45 PM ET, 01/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  NHL lockout, Roman Hamrlik, Training Camp, Troy Brouwer

Posted at 10:17 AM ET, 01/09/2013

Alzner, Brouwer, Johansson among new arrivals on the ice
By Katie Carrera
A total of 15 players are taking part in the informal skate Wednesday morning.

By Katie Carrera  |  10:17 AM ET, 01/09/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Jeff Schultz, Karl Alzner, Marcus Johansson, Mathieu Perreault, Nicklas Backstrom, Training Camp, Troy Brouwer

Posted at 01:10 PM ET, 01/07/2013

Capitals players offer apologies to fans

By Katie Carrera
Several Capitals players apologize to fans for the lockout.

By Katie Carrera  |  01:10 PM ET, 01/07/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Fans, Karl Alzner, Matt Hendricks, NHL lockout, Troy Brouwer

Posted at 09:12 AM ET, 11/23/2012

Troy Brouwer frustrated by comments from Roman Hamrlik and Michal Neuvirth

By Katie Carrera
The Capitals' alternate NHLPA representative does not agree with his two teammates' views about the NHL lockout.

By Katie Carrera  |  09:12 AM ET, 11/23/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Michal Neuvirth, NHL lockout, Roman Hamrlik, Troy Brouwer