No offense, but it would probably be just a formality for the Devil's opponent to advance to the ECF.
They've been just good enough to be a nuisance during the regular season, make the playoffs, and lose in the first round. They haven't won a playoff series since 2006-2007, and proceeded to lose in the second round. I think the only memorable series they've played lately (and granted, I'm not a Devils fan) was the series with the Rags when Avery pulled his stunt in front of Brodeur resulting in the Avery rule.
It almost like they've turned into a Southeast Division team...not that good and no one really cares, even the fans that don't show up to that fancy new building they have.
Maybe it is NJ...