LAS VEGAS (March 31, 2026) - The Desert Dogs are now on a 3-game winning streak and still in control of their own destiny with 4 games remaining in the regular season putting them in 8th place. The Dogs travel to Denver on Friday, April 3 to battle the 4th place Colorado Mammoth. This is a crucial game in their March to May.
KEY MATCHUPS / WHO TO WATCH
While Las Vegas controls its path, a little help around the league could go a long way. Here are the key Week 19 matchups to watch:
APR 4 | 3 P.M. PT
Rochester at Halifax
>>> Root for Rochester to win. Dogs hold a tie-breaker with Rochester but not Halifax.
APR 4 | 4 P.M. PT
San Diego at Toronto
>>> Root for Toronto to win. This will create more seperation and more breathing room for us as the race is extremely tight.
IF THE SEASON ENDED TODAY…
The message is simple: we control your own destiny. Win 3 out of 4, and we’re in. The final stretch features one home game and three on the road, leaving no room for slip-ups, but a great oppertunity to fly up the standings.
Previous Weeks
Week 18 Back-to-back wins have the Desert Dogs entering uncharted territory as the playoff race heats up. In past seasons, 9 or 10 wins has been the benchmark to secure a postseason spot.
With six wins and just five games remaining, Las Vegas is firmly in the hunt. As the stretch run begins, here’s a look at the Desert Dogs’ path to the playoffs—and what needs to happen to keep the push alive.
KEY MATCHUPS / WHO TO WATCH
While Las Vegas controls its path, a little help around the league could go a long way. Here are the key Week 18 matchups to watch:
March 27 | 4 PM PST
Halifax Thunderbirds at Philadelphia Wings
→ Root for Philadelphia (Halifax holds the head-to-head tiebreaker)
March 28 | 4 PM PST
Georgia Swarm at Ottawa Black Bears
→ Root for Georgia (Vegas can jump Ottawa; Dogs own tiebreaker)
March 28 | 4 PM PST
Rochester Knighthawks at Albany FireWolves
→ Root for Albany (creates separation from Rochester)
Losses from the Buffalo Bandits and Toronto Rock would also help, although they are a bit further up in the standings.
