LAS VEGAS (April 7, 2026) — The Las Vegas Desert Dogs (7–8) head east to Philadelphia to face the Wings (4–12) for the second time this season on Saturday, April 11, at 4 PM PST at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
The Dogs won the first matchup at home on January 17, 10-7. Since then, the Wings have gone 3-8 and are already eliminated from playoff contention.
This could be the most important road game in Desert Dogs history to this point. There is no question this is a must-win for Las Vegas if they want to take the next step toward the playoffs. The final stretch begins on Saturday, and the Dogs are ready to make a statement.
MAMMOTH TRAMPLE OVER THE DESERT DOGS
The Desert Dogs fought hard on the road but came up short against the Colorado Mammoth. Colorado struck first with two quick goals, but Connor Kirst answered immediately off the draw. Kevin Crowley tied it, and Jonathan Donville gave Las Vegas their first lead with a power play goal. Colorado responded with a rebound in the crease to head into the second period up by one.
The middle frame was back-and-forth. Adam Poitras scooped up a loose ball to tie the game, and Crowley’s second goal on the power play sent the teams into halftime even. In the third, penalty trouble allowed Colorado to pull ahead, though Donville added his second goal to keep the Dogs within striking distance.
Las Vegas battled in the fourth, with Kyle Killen and Poitras cutting into the Mammoth’s lead, but Colorado held on for the win. In positive news, Poitras also reached a new career milestone this season, surpassing 47 points from his rookie year!
NO BROTHERLY LOVE IN PHILLY
The Philadelphia Wings have had a season to forget, sitting at 4–12, dead last in the NLL standings, and already eliminated from postseason contention. Adding to the drama, the organization announced that the team will not be staying in Philadelphia in the coming years. This week, they will play their final home game ever in the city against the Desert Dogs.
The Wings were sellers at the trade deadline, sending forward Joe Resetarits, their second-highest scorer, to the Buffalo Bandits. Brennan O’Neil leads the team with 65 points (31G, 34A), but he is the only player on the roster with over 40 points this season. Goaltending has also been a struggle, with starter Nick Damude allowing more than 11 goals per game and ranking just eleventh in goals-against average.
Despite the struggles, this Wings team enters their final home game with nothing to lose, which can make them a dangerous opponent. For the Desert Dogs, this is a game they need to win to prove they belong in the playoff hunt.
LVDD POINT LEADERS
• #16 Mitch Jones – 89 points (31G, 58A)
• #3 Jonathan Donville – 84 points (23G, 61A)
• #25 Chris Cloutier – 69 points (31G, 38A)
• #91 Adam Poitras – 48 points (27G, 21A)
• #67 Kyle Killen – 33 points (20G, 13A)
MILESTONES
• Tyson Bell is 8 points away from 100 career NLL points
• Jonathan Donville is 6 goals for 100 NLL career goals and 7 assists away from 200 NLL career assists
• Chris Cloutier is 3 assists away from 200 NLL assists and 1 game away from 100 played in the NLL
• Kyle Killen is 13 points away from 300 career NLL points
Alex Buque played in his 150th NLL game against the Colorado Mammoth.
WHO TO WATCH
With a playoff spot within reach, the Desert Dogs could benefit from help elsewhere in the league. Key matchups to keep an eye on in Week 20:
• Apr 10 | 4:30 PM PT – Toronto Rock at Ottawa Black Bears
Root for Toronto to win. We hold the tiebreaker over Ottawa, so a win could move us past them.
• Apr 10 | 5 PM PT – Halifax Thunderbirds at Vancouver Warriors
Root for Vancouver to win. Halifax holds the tiebreaker over us, so we need them to lose.
• Apr 11 | 3 PM PT – Rochester Knighthawks at Buffalo Bandits
Root for Buffalo to win. This drives Rochester closer to elimination.
• Apr 11 | 6 PM PT – San Diego Seals at Georgia Swarm
Root for Georgia to win. This drives San Diego closer to elimination.
WHERE TO WATCH
All fans can watch locally on SSSEN (5.4 / Cox 125) or stream on NLL+ and ESPN+.
Faceoff: 4:00 PM PT | 7:00 PM ET
ABOUT LAS VEGAS DESERT DOGS
The Las Vegas Desert Dogs are a professional box lacrosse team and a member of the National Lacrosse League (NLL). Known for their dedication to excellence and their passionate fanbase, the Desert Dogs have become a symbol of local pride for the city of Las Vegas and one of the most entertaining nights out. The Desert Dogs play 18 games in the regular season, 9 home games + 9 away games. All home games are played at Lee’s Family Forum located in Henderson, NV, minutes away from the Las Vegas Strip. Games can be viewed locally on FOX 5, SSSEN, YouTube TV, ESPN+ and select games on ESPN2 and ESPNU. To stay updated on all things Las Vegas Desert Dogs, visit our official website lasvegasdesertdogs.com and follow us on social media @VegasDesertDogs on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn.
ABOUT NATIONAL LACROSSE LEAGUE
The National Lacrosse League (NLL) is North America’s largest professional lacrosse league and welcomed more than 1 million fans for the third consecutive year during the 2024-25 season. Founded in 1986, the NLL is comprised of 14 franchises across Canada and the United States, and recently unveiled its largest brand campaign ever, “Welcome to The Next Major League™” and introduced its comprehensive grassroots initiative, NLL UnBOXed™, that will expand the League’s footprint to 60 communities across North America by 2028. For the latest scores and developments in the National Lacrosse League, please visit: NLL.com and find the NLL on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and TikTok. Games are available live and streaming on TSN, TSN+, ESPN, and NLL+.
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