As Alex Ovechkin inches closer to breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time NHL goals record, “The Great One” has shared both encouragement and a bit of forewarning for the Washington Capitals star.

Ovechkin is 26 goals shy of Gretzky's total of 894 and should have 48 to 52 games left this regular season when he returns from injury.

The greatest hockey player of all time Wayne Gretzky issued a strong comment about Washington Capitals star Aleksandr Ovechkin's chase for NHL goals record.

Wayne Gretzky had an interesting take on Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin potentially surpassing his scoring record.

Alex Ovechkin’s red-hot start to the NHL season came to a screeching halt on November 18th. After scoring 13 goals in his first 17 games, his 18th of the season came on that night watching him score two goals in the 14 minutes of ice time he played.

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin’s chase for Wayne Gretzky’s scoring record has been relatively tame up until this point, but on Monday The Great One threw a little spice into the mix when he commented on the possibility of his record being surpassed.