Edmonton Oilers Defeat Colorado Avalanche 4 2

Oilers Take Game 2 of Western Conference Finals

Edmonton Oilers defeat Colorado Avalanche 4-2

Key Trends and Players to Watch in Game 3

The Edmonton Oilers have taken a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference Finals after defeating the Colorado Avalanche 4-2 in Game 2. The Oilers rallied from a 2-1 deficit in the second period, with Warren Foegele scoring twice to lead the charge.

Another key factor in the Oilers' victory was the strong play of their defense. Darnell Nurse led the team with 22:47 minutes of ice time and was a key part of the penalty kill. Despite playing on an unfamiliar pairing, Evan Bouchard also had a strong game.

As the series shifts to Edmonton for Games 3 and 4, here are some key trends to monitor and players who will be critical in a possible Oilers victory:

• The Oilers' power play has been clicking in the playoffs, converting on 22.2% of their chances. They will need to continue to be efficient with the man advantage to create scoring chances.
• Connor McDavid has been held to just one point in the first two games of the series. The Oilers will need their captain to step up and produce offensively.
• The Avalanche have been struggling on the penalty kill, allowing the Oilers to score twice on the power play in Game 2. The Oilers will need to continue to capitalize on Colorado's mistakes.
• Darcy Kuemper has been solid in net for the Avalanche, but he has allowed four goals in each of the first two games. The Oilers will need to continue to test him and put pressure on him.

Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals will be played on Saturday night in Edmonton. The Oilers will be looking to take a commanding 3-0 lead in the series, while the Avalanche will be desperate to get back in the win column.