If the answer is “no,” that’s OK. Montreal nearly backed its way into the playoffs and the Washington Capitals hit a rough patch of their own. Still, this matchup brings a whole bunch of juice — the most prolific goal scorer of all time, the East’s top team and the return of postseason hockey to one of the sport’s true epicenters.

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.

David Savard knows his NHL career is coming to a close. But with the Montreal Canadiens in the playoffs, he doesn’t know exactly when he’ll hang up his skates. The veteran defenceman revealed Friday that he’s playing his last NHL season and plans to retire after Montreal's playoff run,