Game Preview – Saskatchewan Rush @ Buffalo Bandits
Feb 25, 2026Saskatoon, SK – It’s an NLL finals rematch as the 10-1 Saskatchewan Rush head to Buffalo on Friday, looking to build on there 9 game winning streak.
Ryan Keenan maintains the team lead in points with 66 following an 8-point game last weekend in Philadelphia. Keenan also holds the team assist lead and is currently tied for the team goal-scoring lead with Zach Manns at 26. Robert Church comes into the game with 58 points, good for second in team scoring. Church hit an impressive milestone last weekend, becoming the Rush Franchise leader in points, passing Mark Matthews.
Buffalo comes into Friday night’s game with a 4-6 record, with their last win coming against the Halifax Thunderbirds on February 14th. Dhane Smith is still a force for the Bandits, leading the team with 67 points on the season.
Friday’s game is the first of two this weekend, with the Rush heading to Rochester on Saturday for a showdown with the Nighthawks. Fans can catch Friday’s game on TSN 2/4 or on NLL+.com. Local fans, as always, can catch the game at our OFFICIAL watch party at Hunter’s Bowling Fairhaven Location.