After 870 games with the Blue Jackets, Lightning and Canadiens, Savard will put a perfect bow on his NHL career in the playoffs.

Montreal Canadiens defenseman David Savard announced Friday that he intends to retire after the team's postseason run is over.

Montreal Canadiens defenseman David Savard announced he will retire after the playoffs on Friday. The 34-year-old told Canadiens management of his intentions a few weeks ago, according to TVA’s Renaud Lavoie.

The first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs features 16 teams in eight best-of-7 series, which start Saturday. Today, NHL.com previews the Eastern Conference First Round between the Washington Capitals and the Montreal Canadiens.

Montreal, led by its young core, completed a late-season push to the playoffs that bodes well for what the future might bring.