The New Jersey Devils are on the verge of a playoff berth, and their journey to contention has been eerily similar to that of the Colorado Avalanche. The Avalanche went from worst to first in a few short years, winning the Stanley Cup in 2022. The Devils are hoping to follow in their footsteps and bring the Stanley Cup back to New Jersey.

The Devils have a solid core of players, including Jack Hughes, Nico Hischier, Jesper Bratt, and Luke Hughes. They have also added some key pieces to the roster, such as Dougie Hamilton, Brett Pesce, and Timo Meier. The offense has been bolstered by the addition of Ondrej Palat and the trade for Timo Meier, while the defense has been strengthened by the signing of Brenden Dillon and the acquisition of Jacob Markstrom from the Calgary Flames.

The Devils have had some ups and downs this season, but they are still in a good position to make the playoffs. If they can stay healthy and continue to play well, they could be a force to be reckoned with in the postseason. Only time will tell if the Devils can make the leap from playoff contenders to Stanley Cup champions, but they are certainly on the right track.