2026 NLL Semifinals Preview: Key Matchups and Stats
NLL semifinals preview: Key stats, players, schedu...
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The 2026 National Lacrosse League playoffs continue with surprising upsets in the quarterfinals, including the elimination of top seeds. The semifinals feature the No. 6 Toronto Rock against the No. 7 San Diego Seals, and the No. 4 Georgia Swarm facing the No. 8 Halifax Thunderbirds, with games starting May 1.
- 01Top-seed Vancouver Warriors and defending champions Buffalo Bandits were eliminated in the quarterfinals.
- 02Toronto Rock defeated Saskatchewan Rush 16-13, while San Diego Seals edged out Colorado Mammoth 13-12.
- 03Leading playoff scorers include Chris Boushy and Josh Dawick for the Rock, and Wesley Berg and Zach Currier for the Seals.
- 04Lyle Thompson leads the Swarm with 4 goals and 6 assists, while Jason Knox leads the Thunderbirds.
- 05All semifinal games will be available for streaming on the ESPN App.
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The 2026 National Lacrosse League playoffs have reached the semifinals after a quarterfinal round filled with surprises. The top-seed Vancouver Warriors and three-time defending champions Buffalo Bandits were both eliminated, paving the way for unexpected matchups. The No. 6 Toronto Rock will face the No. 7 San Diego Seals, while the No. 4 Georgia Swarm takes on the No. 8 Halifax Thunderbirds. The Rock advanced by defeating the Saskatchewan Rush 16-13, and the Seals won against the Colorado Mammoth 13-12, despite a controversial overtime goal. Leading scorers for the Rock include Chris Boushy with 5 goals and Josh Dawick with 3 goals and 3 assists. The Swarm's Lyle Thompson has 4 goals and 6 assists, while the Thunderbirds' Jason Knox has 4 goals. The semifinal games will begin on May 1, with all matches available for streaming via the ESPN App.
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The semifinals could significantly affect team morale and fan engagement, especially for the underdog teams.
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