MONTVILLE, Conn. — Reilly O'Connor had four goals and two assists as the New England Black Wolves held on for a 12-11 victory over the Saskatchewan Rush in National Lacrosse League action Friday.

Callum Crawford had a hat trick while Stephan Leblanc scored a pair for the Black Wolves (1-1). David Brock, John LaFontaine and Dereck Downs also found the back of the net for New England.

Robert Church and Ben McIntosh had hat tricks for the Rush (0-1), while Jeff Shattler and Mark Matthews scored two goals apiece, and Matthew Dinsdale added a single.

Ryan Keenan also had a game-high seven assists for Saskatchewan.

Alex Buque made 38 saves in the win for the Black Wolves. Evan Kirk stopped 41 shots in a losing effort.