NLL Week 14 Recap: Stellar Performances and Milestones Shine

Georgia Swarm Dominates Ottawa Black Bears

Lyle Thompson of the Georgia Swarm had a monumental game, scoring his 350th career goal in a commanding 15-9 win over the Ottawa Black Bears. Alongside his three goals, Thompson added three assists, proving instrumental in the Swarm's victory. Jeff Teat, leading the Black Bears, matched Thompson’s intensity with four goals and three assists. Watch Andrew Kew’s precision goal that made the highlights reel.

Rochester Knighthawks Continue Their Winning Streak

The Rochester Knighthawks are on fire, securing their second consecutive win against the Albany FireWolves with a score of 14-7. Ryan Smith was the standout player with four goals and three assists. The Knighthawks have now scored 29 goals in their last two games, showcasing their offensive strength.

Buffalo Bandits Keep Their Lead

The top two NLL teams clashed this weekend, with the Buffalo Bandits edging out the Saskatchewan Rush 9-7. Dhane Smith and Josh Byrne led the Bandits, with Smith moving into the 10th spot on the all-time scoring list. Matt Vinc, Bandits' goalie, was exceptional, saving 41 shots and allowing only two goals in the second half.

Colorado Mammoth Overpowers Calgary Roughnecks

The Colorado Mammoth triumphed over the Calgary Roughnecks with an 11-8 victory, highlighted by Eli McLaughlin’s four goals and Ryan Lee’s five assists. Despite a tough start, Calgary’s goalie Nick Rose found his rhythm in the latter part of the game, but it wasn’t enough to secure a win.

Halifax Thunderbirds Maintain Their Momentum

The Halifax Thunderbirds continued their impressive run with their fifth straight win, defeating the Las Vegas Desert Dogs 9-5. Cody Jamieson scored twice, joining the elite 350-goal club. The Thunderbirds’ balanced attack saw eight different players score, maintaining their stronghold in the standings.