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CTV News
21-05-2025
- Sport
- CTV News
‘This is the whole reason we play': Sask. Rush face off against Bandits for NLL cup
Its all wins for the Saskatchewan Rush as they head into the NLL Championship and general manager Derek Keenan bags the GM of the Year award
Newsweek
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
How to Watch Buffalo Bandits vs. Saskatchewan Rush Game 2: Live Stream NLL Finals, TV Channel
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Buffalo Bandits are one win away from a three-peat, but the Saskatchewan Rush aren't ready to roll over yet. Now, it's on to Game 2 as the series heads north to SaskTel Centre in Saskatchewan for what promises to be an incredible atmosphere on Sunday at 8 p.m. ET. The Buffalo Bandits celebrate after a goal against the Colorado Mammoth during the final game of the NLL Championship at KeyBank Center on June 3, 2023 in Buffalo, New York. The Buffalo Bandits celebrate after a goal against the Colorado Mammoth during the final game of the NLL Championship at KeyBank Center on June 3, 2023 in Buffalo, New York. Photo byfor NLL How to Watch Saskatchewan Rush vs. Buffalo Bandits in NLL Finals: Date: Sunday, May 18, 2025 Time: 8:00 PM ET Channel: ESPN+ Stream: ESPN+ (WATCH NOW) Game 1 of the 2025 NLL Finals went to Buffalo, who pulled off a gritty 12-10 comeback win in front of a raucous crowd of 16,761 at KeyBank Center. The defending champs trailed for much of the game, but the Bandits found another gear late, locking things down when it mattered most and reminding everyone exactly why they're the team to beat. For the Rush, it's win or go home. A victory would force a decisive Game 3 and keep their championship hopes alive. But if the Bandits can ride their momentum into enemy territory and pull off the win, they'll secure their third straight NLL Cup, a dynasty-defining moment for a team already building its case as one of the best. Will Saskatchewan rise to the occasion in front of their home fans? Or will Buffalo finish the job and bring the Cup back across the border? Live stream Rush vs. Bandits Game 2 with ESPN+: Start your subscription now! If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
Newsweek
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
How to Watch Buffalo Bandits vs. Saskatchewan Rush: Live Stream NLL Finals, TV Channel
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The stage is set for an epic showdown in the 2025 National Lacrosse League Finals with Game 1 on Friday between the Buffalo Bandits and the Saskatchewan Rush. Catch all the action with Game 1 on Friday night in Buffalo and streaming on ESPN+. Chase Fraser #95 of the Buffalo Bandits scores his second goal against the Colorado Mammoth during the first half of game three of the NLL Championship at KeyBank Center on June 3, 2023 in Buffalo,... Chase Fraser #95 of the Buffalo Bandits scores his second goal against the Colorado Mammoth during the first half of game three of the NLL Championship at KeyBank Center on June 3, 2023 in Buffalo, New York. More Photo byfor NLL After both top seeds dismantled their semifinal opponents, lacrosse fans are in for a championship matchup featuring the league's most decorated franchises of the modern era. How to Watch Buffalo Bandits vs. Saskatchewan Rush in NLL Finals: Date: Friday, May 16, 2025 Time: 7:30 PM ET Channel: ESPN+ Stream: ESPN+ (WATCH NOW) The Buffalo Bandits enter the finals as the team to beat, aiming for a rare three-peat after winning championships in 2023 and 2024. Their recent dominance has cemented their legacy, as they've now tied the record for most NLL championships in history with six titles. This also marks their fourth straight finals appearance—a run that began with a loss in 2022, followed by back-to-back championships. Meanwhile, the Saskatchewan Rush returns to the championship stage for the first time since 2018, hoping to revive the form that once made them the league's defining dynasty. The Rush were a powerhouse in the mid-2010s, winning titles in 2015, 2016, and 2018, and narrowly missing a four-peat with a finals loss in 2017. They also reached the final in 2012, underscoring their long-standing reputation as a championship-caliber franchise. 2025 NLL Finals Schedule Friday, May 16 Game 1: (2) Saskatchewan Rush at (1) Buffalo Bandits, 7:30 PM ET KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY TSN (Canada), ESPN+ (US), CW 23 Buffalo Sunday, May 18 Game 2: Buffalo Bandits at (2) Saskatchewan Rush, 8:00 PM ET SaskTel Centre, Saskatoon, SK TSN (Canada), ESPN+ (US), CW 23 Buffalo Saturday, May 24 Game 3: Saskatchewan Rush at (1) Buffalo Bandits, 4:30 PM ET * KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY TSN (Canada), ESPN+ (US), CW 23 Buffalo *If necessary Live stream Bandits vs Rush in NLL Finals with ESPN+: Start your subscription now! If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
