 After 1 game with the Royals, Brouillette was recalled to Hershey and reclaimed his position to contribute with 7 points in 61 contests.On April 5, 2013, Brouillette signed his first NHL contract, a one-year deal with NHL affiliate, the Washington Capitals, for the following 2013–14 season.Midway through the season whilst with the Bears, Brouillette received his first ever NHL recall by the Capitals on February 6, 2014.