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2022 Stanley Cup playoffs: Takeaways after two games in the West finals

The Colorado Avalanche have a commanding 2-0 series lead over the Edmonton Oilers in the Western Conference finals, and look every bit like a powerhouse team ready to reach a Stanley Cup Final.

Meanwhile, the Oilers are limping home to Edmonton for Games 3 and 4 with more questions than answers on how to slow Colorado's attack and get back in the series.

Here's some of what we've learned so far and what it could mean for the games ahead.

Oilers in an uphill climb

Edmonton's got a tough road ahead.