The Devils’ return to the playoffs has brought playoff excitement back to the ice in New Jersey, with the Devils battling the heavily favored Tampa Bay Lightning in round one. This series, now 3-1 in Tampa’s favor, has also brought another thing to New Jersey, though: a bit of a reality check. The Devils returned to the playoffs ahead of schedule this season, and should feel good about where they are at this point in the rebuild, but it’s also clear that this rebuild is not over. This isn’t necessarily stating anything we didn’t already know, but as New Jersey attempts to make Tampa sweat in this series, the talent disparity between the teams has been apparent.
Forward Depth Issues Catching up to Devils Against Tampa
