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Takeaways from the first 32 Stanley Cup playoff games -- and what comes next

Each series in the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs has now gotten through Game 4, with no shortage of goalie drama, blowouts and controversy with on-ice officials.

This postseason has certainly been thrilling, and following Monday's wins by the Florida Panthers and Calgary Flames, there will be a total of six Game 5 matchups in which the series is tied 2-2, including all four contests on Tuesday night. According to ESPN Stats & Information, the six 2-2 series in an opening round ties the NHL record, set in 1991.

What have been the biggest lessons learned from the first 32 games this postseason?