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Troy Brouwer's offensive skills are high-caliber enough to earn him time on the Washington Capitals' top line every now and then.
Brouwer showed off his wrist shot for the Caps' biggest goal of the season Saturday.
On a power play, Brouwer's shot beat Boston goaltender Tim Thomas high to the short side with 1:27 remaining in regulation as the Caps defeated the Boston Bruins, 4-3, at TD Garden in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.
Washington now leads the series 3-2 heading into Game 6 on Sunday afternoon at Verizon Center.
"Some relief, that's for sure," Brouwer said about the feeling after the goal, which earned the Caps a win despite them squandering two leads in the game. "A lot of joy. Especially late...
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