The Devils will be heavy underdogs when they square off against the Hurricanes for the fifth time in their history. Find out how to bet on the Eastern Conference first round series.

Take advantage of this Bet365 bonus code NYPBET and get a $150 bonus for placing a $5 bet, win or lose. The most important thing to note for this series is the injuries. Jack Hughes will miss the entire postseason for the Devils, while Jonas Siegenthaler is unlikely to play unless New Jersey goes on a run.

The Devils last made the playoffs two years ago, defeating the New York Rangers in seven games in the first round before losing to Carolina in five games in the Eastern Conference semifinals. The first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs begin Saturday, April 19.