The Buffalo Bandits are a lacrosse team based in Buffalo, New York playing in the National Lacrosse League (NLL).
Reference: [1] x: Clinched playoff berth; c: Clinched playoff berth by crossing over to another division; y: Clinched division; z: Clinched best regular season record; GP: Games PlayedW: Wins; L: Losses; GB: Games back; PCT: Win percentage; Home: Record at Home; Road: Record on the Road; GF: Goals scored; GA: Goals allowedDifferential: Difference between goals scored and allowed; GF/GP: Average number of goals scored per game; GA/GP: Average number of goals allowed per game
Reference:[2]The post season for the Bandits began as the third best record in the east, qualifying them for the division semifinal.
The tone was set early on by the host Rochester Knighthawks, who led 5-2 after one period.
In what would be his last game for the Bandits and in professional lacrosse, John Tavares registered five assists.