Boston Cannons beat Charlotte 12-11 to secure PLL playoff bye

Boston Cannons clinched a playoff berth after a 12‑11 overtime win over the Charlotte Hounds on Friday night at Harvard Stadium. The game, the final regular‑season contest for the league, ended with a dramatic shootout that sent the Cannons’ fans into a frenzy. The victory secured the Cannons a top‑seed spot in the Premier Lacrosse League’s postseason, giving them a first‑round bye and home‑court advantage for the next round.

The Cannons have been one of the most consistent teams in the PLL this year, but the playoff spot was not a foregone conclusion. They finished the season with a 12‑6 record, trailing the league leaders in the standings until the last week. The Charlotte Hounds, meanwhile, were fighting to stay above the bottom of the table. The league’s playoff format allows the top six teams to qualify, with the top two seeds receiving byes. With the Hounds’ loss, the Cannons moved into the second seed, guaranteeing a spot in the playoffs for the first time since 2021. The win also snapped a three‑game losing streak that had left fans worried about the team’s momentum heading into the postseason.

Key moments of the game included a 22‑yard field goal by midfielder Tyler Adams that tied the score at 10‑10 in the final minute of regulation, followed by a spectacular goal by defender Jaxson DeGale that gave the Cannons a 11‑10 edge. When the clock hit zero, the game