NHL playoffs 2017: Second-round schedule, scores, news and updates

NHL playoffs 2017: Second-round schedule, scores, news and updates
Follow NHL playoff action with Sporting News' live scoreboard with stats, updates, news and highlights.Get the latest NHL scores and updated Stanley Cup playoff schedule below. We'll also bring you news, updates and video highlights before, during and after each game.
The second round of the 2017 NHL playoffs is set.
The Blues, Rangers and Oilers all won Saturday to clinch series wins and advance to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. On Sunday, the Senators joined the party by defeating the Bruins 3-2 in overtime. Hours later, the Capitals moved on, too.
Washington escaped from a scary series, winning Game 6 in overtime over Toronto, in a glimpse of present vs. future. The overtime game was the 18th of the first round, a Stanley Cup playoffs record for a single round.
The Caps will face the Penguins in the next round, in what will be another classic matchup of Alexander Ovechkin vs. Sidney Crosby.
We'll keep you updated with the latest NHL scores and playoff schedule below, and you can scroll down for news and highlights from each Stanley Cup playoff game.
NHL playoffs 2017: Scores, news and highlights
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Sunday's scores
Senators 3, Bruins 2, OT
Senators win series 4-2 and advance to Eastern Conference semifinals.
Capitals 2, Maple Leafs 1, OT
Capitals win series 4-2 and advance to Eastern Conference semifinals.
NHL playoffs 2017: Second-round schedule, game times, TV
Wednesday, April 26
Away | Home | Time | TV |
Predators | Blues | 8 p.m. | NBCSN, CBC, TVAS |
Oilers | Ducks | 10:30 p.m. | NBCSN, SN, TVAS |
Thursday, April 27
Away | Home | Time | TV |
Rangers | Senators | 7 p.m. | CNBC, CBC, TVAS |
Penguins | Capitals | 7:30 p.m. | NBCSN, SN, TVAS |
Friday, April 28
Away | Home | Time | TV |
Predators | Blues | 8 p.m. | NBCSN, CBC, TVAS |
Oilers | Ducks | 10:30 p.m. | NBCSN, SN, TVAS |
Saturday, April 29
Away | Home | Time | TV |
Rangers | Senators | 3 p.m. | NBC, CBC, TVAS |
Penguins | Capitals | 7:30 p.m. | NBC, CBC, TVAS |
Sunday, April 30
Away | Home | Time | TV |
Blues | Predators | 3 p.m. | NBC, CBC, TVAS |
Ducks | Oilers | 7 p.m. | NBCSN, SN, TVAS |
Monday, May 1
Away | Home | Time | TV |
Capitals | Penguins | 7:30 p.m. | NBCSN, CBC, TVAS |
Tuesday, May 2
Away | Home | Time | TV |
Senators | Rangers | 7 p.m. | NBCSN, CBC, TVAS |
Blues | Predators | 9:30 p.m. | NBCSN, SN, TVAS |
Wednesday, May 3
Away | Home | Time | TV |
Capitals | Penguins | 7:30 p.m. | NBCSN, CBC, TVAS |
Ducks | Oilers | 10 p.m. | NBCSN, SN, TVAS |
Thursday, May 4
Away | Home | Time | TV |
Senators | Rangers | 7:30 p.m. | NBCSN, CBC, TVAS |
Friday, May 5
Away | Home | Time | TV |
Predators | Blues | TBD* | NBCSN, CBC, TVAS |
Oilers | Ducks | TBD* | NBCSN, SN, TVAS |
Saturday, May 6
Away | Home | Time | TV |
Rangers | Senators | TBD* | TBD, CBC, TVAS |
Penguins | Capitals | TBD* | TBD, CBC, TVAS |
Sunday, May 7
Away | Home | Time | TV |
Blues | Predators | TBD* | TBD, SN, TVAS |
Ducks | Oilers | TBD* | TBD, SN, TVAS |
Monday, May 8
Away | Home | Time | TV |
Capitals | Penguins | TBD* | NBCSN, CBC, TVAS |
Tuesday, May 9
Away | Home | Time | TV |
Senators | Rangers | TBD* | NBCSN, CBC, TVAS |
Predators | Blues | TBD* | NBCSN, SN, TVAS |
Wednesday, May 10
Away | Home | Time | TV |
Penguins | Capitals | TBD* | NBCSN, CBC, TVAS |
Oilers | Ducks | TBD* | NBCSN, SN, TVAS |
Thursday, May 11
Away | Home | Time | TV |
Rangers | Senators | TBD* | NBCSN, CBC, TVAS |
* If necessary.