Eight series, eight eliminations and 18 overtime games set the stage for the second round of Stanley Cup playoff action.
It is a round complete with underdog stories and high-profile rivalries -- the next step in what began as 16 teams' journey toward a hopeful championship.
And it's a round you cannot miss.
Make sure you keep it here for updates on when and how to watch the second round of playoff hockey unfold:
How to Watch (all times ET; *-if necessary):
Eastern Conference
Washington Capitals vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
TV: NBCSN (Game 1), NBC (Game 2), NBCSN (Games 3-4)
Stream: NHL.tv
- April 27, 7:30 p.m., at Washington
- April 29, 8 p.m., at Washington
- May 1, 7:30 p.m., at Pittsburgh
- May 3, 7 p.m., at Pittsburgh
- May 6, TBD, at Washington
- May 8, TBD, at Pittsburgh
- May 10, TBD, at Washington
Ottawa Senators vs. New York Rangers
TV: CNBC (Game 1), NBC (Game 2), NBCSN (Games 3-4)
Stream: NHL.tv
- April 27, 7 p.m., at Ottawa
- April 29, 3 p.m., at Ottawa
- May 2, 7 p.m., at New York
- May 4, 7:30 p.m., at New York
- May 6, TBD, at Ottawa
- May 9, TBD, at New York
- May 11, TBD, at Ottawa
Western Conference
St. Louis Blues vs. Nashville Predators
TV: NBCSN (Games 1-2, 4), NBC (Game 3)
Stream: NHL.tv
- April 26, 8 p.m., at St. Louis
- April 28, 8 p.m., at St. Louis
- April 30, 3 p.m., at Nashville
- May 2, 9:30 p.m., at Nashville
- May 5, TBD, at St. Louis
- May 7, TBD, at Nashville
- May 9, TBD, at St. Louis
Anaheim Ducks vs. Edmonton Oilers
TV: NBCSN (Games 1-4)
Stream: NHL.tv
- April 26, 10:30 p.m., at Anaheim
- April 28, 10:30 p.m., at Anaheim
- April 30, 7 p.m., at Edmonton
- May 3, 10 p.m., at Edmonton
- May 5, TBD, at Anaheim
- May 7, TBD, at Edmonton
- May 10, TBD, at Anaheim