Capitals sign Brouwer

The Washington Capitals have signed forward Troy Brouwer to a three-year, $11 million contract extension, the team announced Wednesday.

Brouwer will earn $3.6 million during the 2013-14 season, $3.65 million in 2014-15 and $3.75 million in 2015-16.

The 27-year-old Brouwer had 18 goals and 15 assists last year, playing in all 82 regular-season games. He added two goals with two assists in the playoffs.

Brouwer arrived in a trade with the Chicago Blackhawks a year ago, then signed a two-year, $4.7 million contract with Washington.