2026 NLL Playoffs: Quarterfinal Matchups and Key Player Stats
Previewing all four games, with key stats, players, schedule
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The 2026 National Lacrosse League playoffs begin with quarterfinals on April 24 and 25, featuring top teams like the Vancouver Warriors and defending champions Buffalo Bandits. Key players include Vancouver's Keegan Bal and Halifax's Clarke Petterson. All games will be available for streaming on the ESPN App.
- 01Top-seeded Vancouver Warriors face No. 8 Halifax Thunderbirds on April 24.
- 02Defending champions Buffalo Bandits aim for their fourth consecutive title.
- 03Key players include Dhane Smith from the Bandits and Clarke Petterson from the Thunderbirds.
- 04All quarterfinal games are available to stream via the ESPN App.
- 05Matchups feature several leading scorers and strong goaltenders.
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The 2026 National Lacrosse League (NLL) playoffs kick off with quarterfinal matchups on April 24 and 25. The top-seeded Vancouver Warriors will host the No. 8 Halifax Thunderbirds on Friday at 10 p.m. ET. The Warriors' leading scorer, Keegan Bal, boasts 45 goals and 79 assists, while Halifax's Clarke Petterson has 40 goals and 50 assists. On Saturday, the defending champion Buffalo Bandits, seeded No. 5, will face the No. 4 Georgia Swarm at 7:30 p.m. ET. The Bandits' Dhane Smith leads with 39 goals and 79 assists. Other matchups include the No. 6 Toronto Rock against No. 3 Saskatchewan Rush and No. 7 San Diego Seals against No. 2 Colorado Mammoth, both scheduled for 9 p.m. ET. All games can be streamed via the ESPN App.
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