DOWN TO THE WIRE
The National Lacrosse League enters the final week of regular-season play with three teams -- the Swarm (6-9), Colorado (6-9) and Edmonton (5-10) -- battling for the fourth and final playoff berth in the West Division. Calgary, Portland and San Jose have clinched the top three spots.
• Swarm's final regular-season game: vs. New York Titans (9-6), 7 p.m. Saturday at Xcel Energy Center.
• Tickets: Range from $13 to $65.
• The Swarm will make the playoffs only if it defeats New York on Saturday and Colorado loses to visiting Edmonton on Friday. Colorado clinches the playoff berth if it defeats Edmonton.
• The Swarm game is significant for New York, since the Titans will clinch home field for the opening playoff round with a victory.
