Johnson is 0-6 against Islands since March of 2015 but things could change on Friday. The Atomsmashers are taking a road trip to challenge the Sharks at 7:00 p.m. Johnson's last five games have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Johnson is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They had just enough and edged out Mt. Zion 3-2.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Islands, who bounced back after a loss on the road two weeks ago. They were the clear victors by an 8-0 margin over Dawson County on Friday. The result was nothing new for Islands, who have now won 11 matches by three goals or more so far this season.
Their offense was hitting Dawson County from everywhere, as seven different players booted in a goal. Langston Kana led that balanced group of strikers and accounted for two goals all by himself.
Johnson is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-6 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they scored 24 goals over those seven games. As for Islands, their record now sits at 13-7.
Johnson couldn't quite get it done against Islands when the teams last played back in February as they fell 4-2. Can the Atomsmashers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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