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The Buffalo Bandits are an indoor lacrosse team. Based in Buffalo, New York, they are a member of the National Lacrosse League.

'I Always Knew I Wanted to Get Back Playing Again': Inside Matt Spanger's Year-Long Recovery Following a Torn Achilles

March 5, 2026 - Matt Spanger ran down the floor in transition looking for an offensive opportunity against the San Diego Seals on Feb. 15, 2025. When the ball was turned over, the Buffalo Bandits defenseman headed for the bench as he's done thousands of times before. Except this time, Spanger felt a pop in his left leg that sent him barreling to the KeyBank Center floor on what he called "an innocent play." An MRI the day after the game confirmed what Spanger feared: a torn Achilles tendon. Spanger's mind raced as he laid on the train... Full Story

Hat Tricks from Smith, Byrne Power Bandits to 2nd Straight Win against Toronto

February 28, 2026 - The Bandits sweep the weekend 2-game set, move closer to playoff picture. The Buffalo Bandits entered their back-to-back weekend slate on the outside of the NLL playoff picture. After a thrilling 11-10 overtime win over the Saskatchewan Ruch on Friday, Buffalo utilized hat tricks from Dhane Smith and Josh Byrne to beat the Toronto Rock 14-9 at TD Coliseum on Saturday. The Bandits (6-6) returned to the heart of the playoff race as Smith and Byrne recorded eight and seven points, respectively. The score was knotted at 7-... Full Story

Byrne's Overtime Winner Propels Bandits to OT Win over 1st-Place Rush

February 27, 2026 - Byrne scores team-high 8 points, Bandits find a sense of urgency in the win. Josh Byrne had gone the previous 66 minutes and 47 seconds of game action without a goal. The game was tied 10-10 in overtime until Byrne wound up in the middle of the floor and unleashed a rocket past Saskatchewan Rush goaltender Frank Scigliano for the game winner. Byrne's lone tally came 6:47 into the extra stanza, which was highlighted by a myriad of pivotal saves from goaltender Matt Vinc, as the Buffalo Bandits beat the first-place Rush ... Full Story

Bandits vs. Rush: How to Watch, Lineup Notes, and Storylines

February 26, 2026 - The Bandits return to KeyBank Center to kick off their weekend back-to-back slate with a rematch of the 2025 NLL Finals. The Buffalo Bandits secured their historic third consecutive NLL championship just over nine months ago against the Saskatchewan Rush in a thrilling three-game series. The first of two meetings in the next five games between the Bandits and Rush is slated for Friday at KeyBank Center. Faceoff is set for 7:30 p.m. The game will have a rock music theme as part of this season's "Friday Night Lights" ser... Full Story

• 'I Always Knew I Wanted to Get Back Playing Again': Inside Matt Spanger's Year-Long Recovery Following a Torn Achilles - March 5, 2026
  
• Hat Tricks from Smith, Byrne Power Bandits to 2nd Straight Win against Toronto - February 28, 2026
  
• Byrne's Overtime Winner Propels Bandits to OT Win over 1st-Place Rush - February 27, 2026
  
• Bandits vs. Rush: How to Watch, Lineup Notes, and Storylines - February 26, 2026
  
• Bandits Fall to Vancouver, 11-9, as Offense Stalls in Second Half - February 20, 2026
  
• Bandits vs Warriors: How to Watch, Lineup Notes, and Storylines - February 19, 2026
  
• Dhane Smith Scores Game-Winning Goal, Bandits End 4-Game Losing Streak - February 14, 2026
  
• Bandits vs Thunderbirds: How to Watch, Lineup Notes, and Storylines - February 13, 2026
  
• Bandits Give up 4 Goals in Final Minutes, Fall to Wings, 13-11 - February 7, 2026
  
• Bandits vs. Wings: How to Watch, Lineup Notes, and Storylines - February 6, 2026
  
• What to Expect on Native American Heritage Night, Presented by Seneca Resorts & Casinos - February 5, 2026
  
• Scanlan, Nanticoke Talk Special Native American Heritage Night Jerseys, Honoring Their Tradition - February 5, 2026
  
• Bandits Fall Behind Early in Loss to Mammoth - January 31, 2026
  
• Bandits at Mammoth: How to Watch, Lineup Notes, and Storylines - January 30, 2026
  
• Bandits Acquire Third-Round Pick - January 19, 2026
  
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League: National Lacrosse League
Home: Buffalo, New York
Class: Indoor
Website: Buffalo Bandits site
Schedule: Full Buffalo Bandits Schedule Statistics: Full Buffalo Bandits Statistics

Sat., Feb 28	W	Buffalo 14 at Toronto 9	Final
Fri., Feb 27	W	Saskatchewan 10 at Buffalo 11	Final
Fri., Feb 20	L	Buffalo 9 at Vancouver 11	Final
Sat., Feb 14	W	Buffalo 11 at Halifax 10	Final
Sat., Feb 7	L	Philadelphia 13 at Buffalo 11	Final
Sat., Jan 31	L	Buffalo 9 at Colorado 20	Final
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• AFC Toronto (NSL) - Toronto, Ontario
  
• Buffalo Bisons (IL) - Buffalo, New York
  
• Inter Toronto FC (CPL) - Toronto, Ontario
  
• Niagara IceDogs (OHL) - St. Catharines, Ontario
  
• Niagara River Lions (CEBL) - St. Catharines, Ontario
  
• Toronto Argonauts (CFL) - Toronto, Ontario
  
• Toronto FC (MLS) - Toronto, Ontario
  
• Toronto FC II (MLS NEXT Pro) - Toronto, Ontario
  
• Toronto Marlies (AHL) - Toronto, Ontario
  
• Toronto Sceptres (PWHL) - Toronto, Ontario
  
• Toronto Tempo (WNBA) - Toronto, Ontario
  
• Buffalo Pro Soccer (USL) - Buffalo, New York
  

• Beyond the Box: The 6 Minutes and 47 Seconds That Kept the Bandits Together - NLL Inside Lacrosse (March 5)
  
• VIDEO: Week 14: Rush vs Bandits - NLL YouTube (March 2)
  
• VIDEO: Week 14: Bandits vs Rock - NLL YouTube (March 1)
  
• VIDEO: Tehoka with the Elastic Finish! - NLL YouTube (February 28)
  
• VIDEO: Josh Byrne Wins It for Buffalo! - NLL YouTube (February 28)
  
• VIDEO: Week 13: Buffalo vs Vancouver - NLL YouTube (February 21)
  
• VIDEO: Tehoka Nanticoke Oh My Goodness! - NLL YouTube (February 20)
  
• VIDEO: The Final Play of the 2025 NLL Semifinals - NLL YouTube (February 20)
  
• VIDEO: Week 12: Bandits vs Thunderbirds - NLL YouTube (February 17)
  
• Buffalo Bandits face first major test in years after Colorado rout exposes cracks - NLL WGRZ (February 8)
  
• VIDEO: DON'T TOUCH MY GOALTENDER #lacrosse #nll #scrum - NLL YouTube (January 16)
  
• VIDEO: Week 7: Bandits vs Knighthawks - NLL YouTube (January 12)
  
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