Game Day Playoff Preview - Warriors vs Bandits

May 4, 2025 - National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Vancouver Warriors News Release

MATCHUP INFO

- Tonight marks the third meeting between the Warriors and Bandits this season: Mar. 29 (road, 13-12 W), May 2 (road, 9-3 L).

- The Warriors have an 8-19 all-time record against Buffalo, including an 4-10 record on the road.

- Vancouver has won two of the last three matchups with Buffalo dating back to last season.

- This is the first playoff series between the Warriors and Bandits. Buffalo took Game 1 9-3 in Buffalo on Friday night.

QUICK NUMBERS

- Christian Del Bianco stopped 39 of 48 shots on Friday against Buffalo. Del Bianco is now 7-1 with an 82.1 save percentage since joining Vancouver.

- Keegan Bal factored in on all three goals on Friday in Buffalo (1-2-3).

- Ryan Dilks had two caused turnovers in Friday's game against the Bandits.

- Alec Stathakis won 9/16 faceoffs against Buffalo on Friday night.

PLAYER TO WATCH - VANCOUVER

Christian Del Bianco

- Del Bianco has been a consistent playoff performer throughout his career, and has continued his strong play since arriving in Vancouver, posting a 9.58 goals against average and an 81.9 save percentage in two playoff games this year.

PLAYER TO WATCH - BUFFALO

Matt Vinc

- The Vineland, ON native, in his 19th NLL season, has turned back the clock, and is putting together the best playoff run of his career, posting a 3.50 goals against average and a 92.2 save percentage through two playoff games.

WARRIORS VS BANDITS

Vancouver Buffalo

9.0 GF/Game 7.0

9.5 GA/Game 3.5

42.5 Shots/Game 46.5

16.5 PIM/Game 11.5

WHERE TO WATCH

- TSN 3

- TSN+

- NLL+

- ESPN+

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