Mike Ribeiro last played in Montreal in 2005-06 and finally returns to Bell Centre tonight. Scheduling and injuries have prevented Ribeiro from making a much earlier homecoming. He enters tonight's contest 12-29-41 in 52 games.

Former Canadiens player Mike Ribeiro will play in Montreal on Tuesday for the first time since he was a member of their squad in 2006. Ribeiro has played against Montreal three times in his career, but every time the Dallas Stars have been the home team. Ribeiro has been great in those games, scoring a goal and five points.

Mike Ribeiro netted the game-winning goal for the Dallas Stars in their 3-2 overtime victory over the Calgary Flames on Thursday night. Dallas never trailed in the game, so it was bad enough that it blew two leads in with points in the standings at a premium. In such a heated race for the bottom of the Western Conference playoff spots, losing this game outright could've been costly for the Stars, who trail Phoenix and Calgary for the eighth seed by two points. Ribeiro's blast was his 12th of the year, and he also had an assist. Adam Burish (six) and Steve Ott (nine) had the other markers.

Mike Ribeiro scored his 11th goal of the season in Dallas' 2-1 shootout win over Minnesota Saturday night. It was a power-play marker that gave the Stars the lead in the second period. For his efforts, Ribeiro was selected as the game's second star. Alex Goligoski and Stephane Robidas registered assists on the marker. Loui Eriksson and Jamie Benn both scored in the shootout to lead Dallas to the victory.

Mike Ribeiro (knee) has been activated off of the injured reserve list. Ribeiro is expected to play in Tuesday's contest. He was sidelined for seven straight games due to a slight MCL tear.

Mike Ribeiro (knee) will probably return on Tuesday. Stars coach Glen Gulutzan said last week that Ribeiro wouldn't play before the All-Star break, so this comes as a pleasant surprise. He has missed seven straight games due to a slight MCL tear.

Mike Ribeiro (knee) will not play prior to the NHL All-Star break. "He's made a little hurdle there. He was in a little discomfort there, but he's made a hurdle," said coach Glen Gulutzan. "He's on his way to recovery. It won't be until after the All-Star game, as much as he wants to play." Ribeiro has been out of action for the past five games because of a slight MCL tear.

Mike Ribeiro (slight MCL tear) has been placed on the injured reserve list. The move is retroactive January 7th, so the Stars can activated Ribeiro at any time. That being said, he might be out through the All-Star break.

Mike Ribeiro (slight MCL tear) could be out through the All-Star Game break. Ribeiro is suffering from a knee-to-knee hit delivered by Edmonton Oilers defenseman Theo Peckham. Losing Ribeiro's secondary scoring will hurt a Dallas Stars team that looks to fight for playoff positioning all season long.

Mike Ribeiro (slight MCL tear) shouldn't be counted on to play Friday. "Ribs is still sore," Stars coach Glen Gulutzan said. "He'll be another few more days. You can expect him before somebody else, that's the way Ribby is, but he's had a significant injury, so he'll be a few more days." Given that assessment, we would be surprised if he plays on Monday or Tuesday, although he might return on January 20th.