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