Brouwer is practicing on the top line again. The power forward has 18 goals and 32 points in 76 games.
Brouwer takes a bump down to the third line during today's practice. In his first season with the Caps, he has 17 goals and 29 points in 65 games.
Brouwer gets another look on the Ovechkin line. The 26-year-old scored 15 goals and 27 points in 58 games.
Brouwer will move down to the third line for tonight's game. The 26-year-old scored 15 goals and 27 points in 57 games.
Brouwer moves back up to the top line. The power forward has 15 goals and 26 points in his first 52 games with the Caps.
Brouwer is separated from Alex Ovechkin, who he's flanked for most of the season. In his first year in DC, the power forward has 11 goals and 20 points. Brought in as a net presence for the power play, only two of his 11 goals came with the man advantage.
Brouwer has nine goals and 17 points through 34 games. He's been shuffled on and off Ovechkin's wing all season.
Brouwer is once again paired with Ovechkin in an attempt to get both players going. His first season in Washington resembles his production in Chicago so expect around 20 goals and 20 assists -- great value in deeper leagues.
Brouwer gets pushed down a line to the second unit. Through his first 26 games with the Caps, Brouwer has seven goals and 14 points but was a minus-2 last night.
Brouwer moves down to the second line, or second first line for that matter. The power forward has scored five goals and 10 points over his first 17 games, adding some jam to the top six.
Brouwer moves back to the top line after playing a few games in a checking role. The power forward has four goals and nine points through his first 15 games as a Capital.
If you have to set your line-up before puck drop and have other options, I'd probably play it safe and leave Brouwer on the bench
Brouwer is out with what looks like a right shoulder injury, a big blow considering he was lining up on the top line.
The winger currently scored a goal and four points over his first 10 games with the Caps. Should he not be able to play, keep an eye out for who replaces him on the top line.
With only six shots through five games, the gritty winger has had trouble generating scoring chances. Look for him to improve on those totals once he gains chemistry with Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom.
Expect Brouwer to make his way onto the top PP unit as well since his seven PP tied Alex Ovechkin and Mike Knuble for the team lead last season. Look for 20 goals and around 50-55 points over a full season.
Brouwer playing on Monday assures he starts the regular season on time. He scored 17 goals and 36 points last season with the Chicago Blackhawks. The 26-year-old should have no problem replicating those totals playing with Alex Ovechkin or Alexander Semin.
Brouwer has averaged 20 goals over his last two seasons and should be able to repeat those numbers on the revamped Capitals.
Good news, as Brouwer was expected to miss some playing time this season. Last season, Brouwer scored 17 goals and 36 points while shuffling between the first and third lines. No reason to expect he can't repeat such success in the high-octane Caps system.