Just two New York Rangers prospects in action on Sunday, both in the Ontario Hockey League.
Gonchar Earns First Star
Sudbury defenseman Artem Gonchar earned first‑star honors in a 5–3 win over Kingston on Sunday. He broke a 3–3 tie with 1:07 left when his wrist shot from the right point slipped under the goalie’s glove. The goal was his 13th of the season and his second game‑winner.
ARTEM GONCHAR GETS HIS 13th OF THE SEASON AND GIVES US THE LEAD LATE! @OHLHockey | @FloHockey pic.twitter.com/laXERFo8gy
— Sudbury Wolves (@Sudbury_Wolves) March 1, 2026
The late strike also pushed his scoring streak to five games. He improved to 13–33–46 on the year as Sudbury continued its playoff push.
Flint captain Nathan Aspinall added a secondary assist in a 4–2 loss to Peterborough. His helper came on a power‑play goal that pulled Flint within one. The point extended his scoring streak to five games. He also has points in 12 of his last 13 games, showing steady production in all situations. Aspinall improved to a prospect‑best 29–53–82 with a +20.
He remains second overall in the OHL in scoring but he has dropped to 16th in goals and fourth in assists. He is in a five way tie for first goals with seven.
Aspinall is the runaway winner of the 2025-2026 Rangers best prospect.
