NEWARK, N.J. -- Patrik Elias hasn't finished saying goodbye, even though he announced his retirement last week.
The New Jersey Devils' all-time leading scorer dropped the ceremonial first puck before New Jersey's Tuesday night home game against the Philadelphia Flyers.
On Saturday, he will suit up one final time before the Devils host the New York Islanders. Elias will participate in the pregame skate, wearing the only jersey he has known in an 18-year career.
After the warmup, Elias will remove the sweater for the final time.
He considered playing in one final game before deciding it wouldn't be fair to his teammates, or the Islanders who may still be battling for a playoff spot.