NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs 2016 Round 2 schedule, TV listings

Now that the Nashville Predators have eliminated the Anaheim Ducks, the Round 2 schedule for the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs is officially set. 

While the New York Islanders and Tampa Bay Lightning opened things up Wednesday night, the second round will continue with the second playoff meeting between Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin on Thursday.

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Tampa Bay Lightning vs. New York Islanders
Wed 4/27, 7pm: 5 NYI @ TBL 3
Sat 4/30, 3pm: NYI @ TBL | NBC, TVA Sports
Tue 5/3, 7pm: TBL @ NYI | NBCSN, TVA Sports
Fri 5/6, 7pm: TBL @ NYI | NBCSN, TVA Sports
*Sun 5/8, TBD:  NYI @ TBL | TBD
*Tue 5/10, TBD:  TBL @ NYI | TBD
*Thu 5/12, TBD:  NYI @ TBL | TBD 

Washington Capitals vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
Thu 4/28, 8pm: PIT @ WSH | NBCSN, TVA Sports
Sat 4/30, 8pm: PIT @ WSH | NBC, TVA Sports
Mon 5/2, 8pm: WSH @ PIT | NBCSN, TVA Sports
Wed 5/4, 8pm: WSH @ PIT | NBCSN, TVA Sports
*Sat 5/7, TBD:  PIT @ WSH | TBD
*Tue 5/10, TBD:  WSH @ PIT | TBD
*Thu 5/12, TBD:  PIT @ WSH | TBD

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Dallas Stars vs. St. Louis Blues
Fri 4/29, 8pm: STL @ DAL | NBCSN, TVA Sports
Sun 5/1, 3pm: STL @ DAL | NBC, TVA Sports
Tue 5/3, 9:30pm: DAL @ STL | USA, TVA Sports
Thu 5/5, 8pm: DAL @ STL | NBCSN, TVA Sports
*Sat 5/7, TBD:  STL @ DAL | TBD
*Mon 5/9, TBD:  DAL @ STL | TBD
*Wed 5/11, TBD:  STL @ DAL | TBD 

San Jose Sharks vs. Nashville Predators
Fri 4/29, 10:30pm: NSH @ SJS | NBCSN, TVA Sports
Sun 5/1, 8pm: NSH @ SJS | NBCSN, TVA Sports
Tue 5/3, 9pm: SJS @ NSH | USA, TVA Sports
Thu 5/5, 9pm: SJS @ NSH | CNBC, TVA Sports
*Sat 5/7, TBD:  NSH @ SJS | TBD
*Mon 5/9, TBD:  SJS @ NSH | TBD
*Thu 5/12, TBD:  NSH @ SJS | TBD 

The Lightning and Islanders are going to learn about the fun regarding arena availability this time of year with a trio of two full off days between games.

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