| 2016 NLL season | |
|---|---|
| League | National Lacrosse League |
| Sport | Indoor lacrosse |
| Duration | January 1 – June, 2016 |
| Number of teams | 9 |
| Regular Season | |
| Top seed | Buffalo Bandits |
| Season MVP |
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| Top scorer | Dhane Smith |
| Playoffs | |
| Eastern champions | Buffalo Bandits |
| Eastern runners-up | New England Black Wolves |
| Western champions | Saskatchewan Rush |
| Western runners-up | Calgary Roughnecks |
| Finals | |
| Champions | Saskatchewan Rush |
| Runners-up | Buffalo Bandits |
| Finals MVP |
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The 2016 National Lacrosse League season, the 30th in the history of the NLL, began on January 1, 2016, and ended with the Champion's Cup Finals series in June.
Reference:
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 Played
W: Wins; L: Losses; GB: Games back; PCT: Win percentage; Home: Record at Home; Road: Record on the Road; GF: Goals scored; GA: Goals allowed
Differential: Difference between goals scored and allowed; GF/GP: Average number of goals scored per game; GA/GP: Average number of goals allowed per game
Awards are presented monthly for the best overall player and best rookie.