No one was more popular than the Boston Cannons when they stepped into autograph alley Friday night at Harvard Stadium.There is nothing like it in the PLL, head coach Brian Holman said of the home-field advantage. Theyre rooting for us.Those Boston fans were treated to a thrilling game that ended in a Marcus Holman overtime two-pointer, leading the Cannons to a 14-12 victory over the Maryland Whipsnakes.Just a really fun way to clinch a playoff berth for us, the veteran attackman said.DON'T COUNT OUT THE BOSTON CANNONS https://t.co/BW0HzF40jOpic.twitter.com/flEXZhCt55 Boston Cannons (@PLLCannons) August 8, 2026Down two with under a minute left in regulation, Mic Kelly came through with two goals to send Boston into overtime.MIC KELLY. ONE GOAL GAME. pic.twitter.com/4wRSGFb7kY Boston Cannons (@PLLCannons) August 7, 2026It was another Whose car are we taking? game for the Boom Squad. Graydon Hogg opened the night with two straight goals, Brian Kelly recorded a hat trick and Holman finished with five points on the night.Andrew McMeekin continued to make an impact, going 71% at the faceoff stripe and scoring a third-quarter goal that sparked some controversy on the sideline, with Brian Holman throwing the challenge flag after seeing it as a two-pointer, which the referees disagreed with.He steps on the line, its not connected, its a two, the Cannons coach said postgame. Those guys have a tough job; we all get a little feisty. Were competitive people.But McMeekins ability extends far beyond winning the faceoff; it gave Boston a chance to stay alive. Down by three late in the third quarter, his feed to Brian Kelly led to an electrifying behind-the-back goal.[McMeekins] probably been the MVP of our team this year, honestly, Marcus Holman said.BTB JUICE FROM BK pic.twitter.com/Tx22Jmx8GE Boston Cannons (@PLLCannons) August 7, 2026Despite the full-team involvement, the Cannons were held scoreless in the second quarter and trailed throughout the second half. But neither the team nor the home crowd gave up.I dont think there was ever a second where we thought, you know, were in a tough spot, Mic Kelly said. We knew we were gonna keep fighting until the very last whistle, and thats what we were able to do.With the win, the Cannons became the second team to clinch a spot in the PLL playoffs, joining the Eastern Conference-leading Philadelphia Waterdogs. Theyll play the second game of their Homecoming Weekend doubleheader Saturday night against the California Redwoods (8 p.m. ET; ESPN+).