
Japers' Rink Japers' Rink Player Card (click for hi-res version; a glossary of terms used in this post can be found here; data via Behind the Net, Hockey Analysis, CapGeek and NHL.com; h/t Habs EOTP): Brouwer and his most frequent linemates: 2013 Capitals 5v5 Forward Usage, via Hockey Abstract: Brouwer's Past Five Seasons (via Hockey Analysis): Previous Rink Wrap: 2011-12 (5.60 rating) Key Stat: Brouwer’s 0.40 goals per game output (and 33 goal pace across a full 82-game season) was the highest output from a Caps second-line winger since Alexander Semin’s 0.43 goal pace in 2010-11. Inte...
Washington Capitals May 23, 2013
Japers' Rink Your savory breakfast links: Alex Ovechkin sits down for a one-on-one with Mike Vogel. [Monumentall (video)] If post-season player evaluations are your thing, today is your day: Troy Brouwer. [GM on a Couch, and look for our take on his year later this morning] Jack Hillen. [Peerless] Tomas Kundratek. [Ibid.] Jeff Schultz. [RtR] Tendies. [WaPo] And here's a look at the Caps' cupboard in Chocolatetown. Yeah, me neither. [THW] Y'know, the Reading Royals' goalie Riley Gill has been putting up some great numbers in this Kelly Cup run. Good enough that Coach Courville invited th...
Washington Capitals May 23, 2013New York Daily News Friday night at the Verizon Center, Capitals defenseman Karl Alzner’s slap shot hit the skate of forward Troy Brouwer and deflected to the front of the net, where Washington center Mike Ribeiro buried it past Henrik Lundqvist with 10:36 remaining in overtime to put the Rangers in a 3-2 series hole.
New York Rangers May 10, 2013
Japers' Rink The Noon Number: 2 - Number of players in the League with at least 19 goals and 100 hits: Alex Ovechkin (30 and 109) and Troy Brouwer (19 and 104). (For what it's worth, the Caps are averaging around two hits more per home game than road match, so it's quite possible they're being over-counted at Verizon Center. Also, yes, "hits" is an inconsistently kept stat at best, and a negative one at the team level. Still... hits and goals! Hockey!)
Washington Capitals April 22, 2013Capitals Insider | Washington Post Early in the season, offensive production from Troy Brouwer and Mike Ribeiro that kept the Capitals afloat. Then the first-line talents of Alex Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom and Marcus Johansson found their scoring groove to help push Washington into playoff position. … Continue reading →
Washington Capitals April 21, 2013Washington Post Early in the season, offensive production from Troy Brouwer and Mike Ribeiro that kept the Capitals afloat. Then the first-line talents of Alex Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom and Marcus Johansson found their scoring groove to help push Washington into playoff position. Read full article >>
Washington Capitals April 21, 2013Japers' Rink The Caps lead by two over the Canadiens thanks to goals from forwards Alex Ovechkin and Troy Brouwer. Braden Holtby has kept the Habs off the board with nine saves, Carey Price good for six of his own. The second period is straight ahead. Washington Capitals Hockey Tweets
Washington Capitals April 20, 2013Japers' Rink Second period goals from Troy Brouwer and Nicklas Backstrom extend the Capitals lead to four. Holtby continues to impress, putting aside all 21 Canadiens' shots. The third period is straight ahead. Washington Capitals Hockey Tweets
Washington Capitals April 20, 2013Capitals Insider | Washington Post Troy Brouwer has made a career out of being a complementary top-six forward by finishing checks in the corners, distracting goaltenders with his presence in front and chipping in with occasional offense. As he played alongside Alex Ovechkin and … Continue reading →
Washington Capitals April 16, 2013Japers' Rink The Caps started slow with six minutes of squandered power play time but got tallies from Troy Brouwer, Jack Hillen, and Alex Ovechkin shortly after. Ribeiro registered his 600th NHL point with a primary assist and Ovechkin now leads Steven Stamkos for the League lead in goals, 3-0 good guys. The second period is straight ahead. We send our best wishes to Nate Thompson after that scary scene. Washington Capitals Hockey Tweets
Washington Capitals April 14, 2013CBSSports.com Fantasy Troy Brouwer scored two goals -- the first on a power play, the second into an empty net -- in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Hurricanes.
April 12, 2013Rotoworld Troy Brouwer netted two goals in a 3-1 win Thursday.
April 11, 2013Capitals Watch | Washington Times Troy Brouwer penalty proves costly in Capitals' los
Washington Capitals April 1, 2013Capitals Insider | Washington Post It was the unforced error the Capitals absolutely didn’t need in the middle of the third period Sunday night while trying to protect a two-goal lead against the Philadelphia Flyers. Troy Brouwer held up Flyers captain Claude Giroux in the … Continue reading →
Washington Capitals March 31, 2013Washington Post It was the unforced error the Capitals absolutely didn't need in the middle of the third period Sunday night while trying to protect a two-goal lead against the Philadelphia Flyers. Troy Brouwer held up Flyers captain Claude Giroux in the offensive zone and went to the penalty box 12 minutes 32 seconds into the third. Read full article >>
Washington Capitals March 31, 2013