Saku Koivu is a retired Finnish professional ice hockey player, best known for his time with the Montreal Canadiens in the NHL. Born on November 23, 1974, in Turku, Finland, he played as a center and was recognized for his leadership skills, serving as the Canadiens' captain for several years. Throughout his career, Koivu also represented Finland in international competitions, contributing to the national team's success in various tournaments. He played a total of 1,124 regular-season games in the NHL, scoring 832 points before retiring in 2014.