Unfortunately , all good things must end .
Little did he know that his record - setting 1,179 th career game against the Washington Capitals on Feb. 5 , 2015 , would be the last of his career .
Unfortunately , all good things must end , but little did he know that his record - setting 1,179 th career game against the Washington Capitals on Feb. 5 , 2015 , would be the last of his career .