Capitals Insider: Mike Ribeiro


Posted at 12:06 PM ET, 05/15/2013

Free agents Mike Ribeiro and Matt Hendricks would like to stay in Washington
By Mark Giannotto
Both veterans are hoping to take advantage of what could be their final chance to earn a lucrative NHL contract.

By Mark Giannotto  |  12:06 PM ET, 05/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Matt Hendricks, Mike Ribeiro

Posted at 01:09 AM ET, 05/11/2013

Mike Ribeiro's game-winner propels Capitals to 3-2 series lead
By Katie Carrera
Mike Ribeiro plays his best game of the playoffs and tops it off with his first ever game-winning goal in the playoffs.

By Katie Carrera  |  01:09 AM ET, 05/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  2013 Stanley Cup playoffs, Caps-Rangers Game 5, Eastern Conference quarterfinals, Mike Ribeiro, Playoffs

Posted at 09:17 AM ET, 05/04/2013

Capitals stress patience when facing Rangers' penalty kill
By Katie Carrera
The Rangers' aggressive penalty kill can force even the NHL's most effective power play in the regular season to tweak its strategy slightly.

By Katie Carrera  |  09:17 AM ET, 05/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  2013 Stanley Cup playoffs, Caps-Rangers, Eastern Conference quarterfinals, Mike Green, Mike Ribeiro, Nicklas Backstrom, Playoffs, Power play, Troy Brouwer

Posted at 03:17 PM ET, 04/30/2013

Mike Ribeiro returns to playoffs for first time in five years
By Katie Carrera
Mike Ribeiro doesn't have a history of consistency in the postseason, but as a pending unrestricted free agent this postseason looms large for the veteran center.

By Katie Carrera  |  03:17 PM ET, 04/30/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  2013 Stanley Cup playoffs, Adam Oates, Caps-Rangers, Eastern Conference quarterfinals, Mike Ribeiro, Playoffs

Posted at 11:40 AM ET, 04/21/2013

Capitals' second line success providing offensive balance
By Katie Carrera
The Capitals' top offensive talents continue to produce, but in the past five games so has the second line.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:40 AM ET, 04/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Habs, Martin Erat, Mike Ribeiro, Troy Brouwer

Posted at 12:30 AM ET, 04/21/2013

Alex Ovechkin closing in on Rocket Richard Trophy
By Katie Carrera
With two goals against the Canadiens, Alex Ovechkin moves closer to another Rocket Richard Trophy as the NHL's leading goal scorer.

By Katie Carrera  |  12:30 AM ET, 04/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Alex Ovechkin, Caps-Habs, Mike Ribeiro, Rocket Richard Trophy, Troy Brouwer

Posted at 02:31 PM ET, 04/20/2013

Martin Erat starting to find his footing with Capitals
By Katie Carrera
Back from injury, Martin Erat is starting to find his way with the Capitals and establish chemistry with his linemates.

By Katie Carrera  |  02:31 PM ET, 04/20/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Habs, Martin Erat, Mike Ribeiro, Troy Brouwer

Posted at 02:22 PM ET, 04/06/2013

Capitals can't let Brooks Laich's absence slow them down
By Katie Carrera
It's unclear how much time forward will miss with his latest lower-body injury but team knows it can’t dwell on his absence.

By Katie Carrera  |  02:22 PM ET, 04/06/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Brooks Laich, Caps-Panthers, Injuries, Marcus Johansson, Mike Ribeiro, Nicklas Backstrom

Posted at 01:56 PM ET, 04/03/2013

Mike Ribeiro: 'I don't really see myself move or sign today'
By Katie Carrera
Ribeiro doesn't think he'll be traded or sign a contract extension today.

By Katie Carrera  |  01:56 PM ET, 04/03/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Mike Ribeiro, Trade deadline

Posted at 02:27 PM ET, 03/28/2013

Mike Ribeiro reiterates he would like to stay in Washington
By Katie Carrera
Mike Ribeiro declined an initial offer from the Capitals but reiterated he would like to stay in Washington if the two sides can work out a deal.

By Katie Carrera  |  02:27 PM ET, 03/28/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Brooks Laich, Mike Ribeiro, Trade deadline

Posted at 11:57 AM ET, 03/27/2013

One-timers: Capitals can't prevent rough start against Islanders
By Katie Carrera
Notes from the Capitals' 3-2 loss to the Islanders.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:57 AM ET, 03/27/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Braden Holtby, Caps-Isles, Eric Fehr, John Carlson, Mathieu Perreault, Mike Ribeiro, One timers

Posted at 12:33 AM ET, 03/27/2013

Islanders capitalize on mistakes by Mike Green, Brooks Laich to score game-winner
By Katie Carrera
A look at the costly miscues by Mike Green and Brooks Laich that led to the Islanders' game winning goal.

By Katie Carrera  |  12:33 AM ET, 03/27/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Brooks Laich, Caps-Isles, Mike Green, Mike Ribeiro

Posted at 02:15 PM ET, 03/25/2013

Thomas Boswell on why the Capitals should sign Mike Ribeiro to a long-term deal
By Missy Rosenberg
Thomas Boswell says the center's skill set is to valuable to let get away.

By Missy Rosenberg  |  02:15 PM ET, 03/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Mike Ribeiro

Posted at 12:37 PM ET, 03/10/2013

Alex Ovechkin: 'You can't say nothing' to referees
By Katie Carrera
Unsportsmanlike-conduct penalties aren't a new phenomenon for the Capitals this season, but it's definitely something they can avoid.

By Katie Carrera  |  12:37 PM ET, 03/10/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Alex Ovechkin, Matt Hendricks, Mike Ribeiro, penalties

Posted at 11:37 AM ET, 03/04/2013

Five questions for the Caps in the second half
By Neil Greenberg
The issues facing the team as the second half of the season approaches.

By Neil Greenberg  |  11:37 AM ET, 03/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Alex Ovechkin, Mike Ribeiro, Statistical analysis

Posted at 09:21 PM ET, 03/02/2013

Holtby stays calm, lets the system do its work in shutout
By Katie Carrera
Holtby stays calm, lets the system do its work in shutout

By Katie Carrera  |  09:21 PM ET, 03/02/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Braden Holtby, Mike Ribeiro, Troy Brouwer

Posted at 01:36 AM ET, 02/13/2013

More on the Capitals' comeback against Florida
By Katie Carrera
Check out some additional quotes and accounts of the goals that made up the Capitals' third-period rally against the Panthers Tuesday night.

By Katie Carrera  |  01:36 AM ET, 02/13/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Alex Ovechkin, Caps-Panthers, Eric Fehr, Mike Ribeiro, Nicklas Backstrom, Troy Brouwer

Posted at 10:05 AM ET, 02/04/2013

One-timers: Oates sees positives in Caps' loss to Penguins
By Katie Carrera
Notes and analysis from the Capitals 6-3 loss to Pittsburgh.

By Katie Carrera  |  10:05 AM ET, 02/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Alex Ovechkin, Caps-Pens, John Carlson, Mike Ribeiro, One timers

Posted at 12:10 AM ET, 02/01/2013

Penalty epidemic costing Capitals
By Katie Carrera
Washington is called for eight minor penalties in the first 34 minutes of the game Thursday night as an alarming lack of discipline continues.

By Katie Carrera  |  12:10 AM ET, 02/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Alex Ovechkin, Caps-Leafs, Joel Ward, Mike Ribeiro, penalties

Posted at 12:26 AM ET, 01/30/2013

Little mistakes doom Capitals in 3-2 loss to Ottawa
By Katie Carrera
Capitals players lament a lack of attention to "details," such as allowing a momentum swinging-goal late in a period they had dominated, that led to a squandered two-goal lead.

By Katie Carrera  |  12:26 AM ET, 01/30/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Sens, Matt Hendricks, Mike Ribeiro, Troy Brouwer

Posted at 01:57 PM ET, 01/29/2013

Caps line of Ribeiro, Chimera and Ward look to build on early chemistry
By Katie Carrera
They've only played two games together but Mike Ribeiro, Jason Chimera and Joel Ward already like what they're seeing out of their line.

By Katie Carrera  |  01:57 PM ET, 01/29/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Sens, Jason Chimera, Joel Ward, Mike Ribeiro

Posted at 12:34 AM ET, 01/23/2013

Mike Ribeiro, Joey Crabb receive unsportsmanlike conduct penalties
By Katie Carrera
The Capitals players vent their frustrations with the referees during and after the 4-2 loss to the Jets.

By Katie Carrera  |  12:34 AM ET, 01/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Jets, Joey Crabb, Mike Ribeiro, referees

Posted at 01:25 AM ET, 01/20/2013

Adam Oates on Caps' 6-3 loss to Lightning: 'We got tired at times'
By Katie Carrera
A lack of game conditioning and penalties helped unravel the Capitals hopes for victory Saturday night.

By Katie Carrera  |  01:25 AM ET, 01/20/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Caps-Lightning, Mike Ribeiro, penalties