The National Lacrosse League has officially cancelled its 2020 playoffs due to the COVID-19 pandemic and is shifting its focus to planning for next season.

The National Lacrosse League says the rest of the 2019-20 regular season has been cancelled due to the devastating event of COVID-19.

The National Lacrosse League is the latest sports organization to put on the brakes in an effort to combat the continued coronavirus outbreak.

More than $20,000 was raised in support of VETS Canada and fans who headed to the exits early missed a stunning comeback by the Thunderbirds.

The Saskatchewan Rush kicked off their stretch of 13-games in 12-weeks with a 9-7 win over the Colorado Mammoth.

Through five games in the 2020 season the Saskatchewan Rush is averaging just 9.2 goals per game.

The Saskatchewan Rush jumped out to a 4-1 lead over the San Diego Seals after one quarter and never trailed.

Saskatchewan Rush player Ryan Dilks took a break from NLL last year to focus on his other career and missed the chance to face the Seals in their expansion season.

Thunderbirds captain Cody Jamieson also had a pair of goals and four helpers, while Graeme Hossack recorded two goals.

The Thunderbirds were 1 for 5 on the power play and the Riptide went 1 for 3 with the man advantage.