The Toronto Marlies' second round opponent is the Albany Devils, an old enemy this time, not a stranger.
The Devils finished the season in third place in the league by win percentage and firmly in second in the North division behind the Marlies. They are the affiliate of the New Jersey Devils, and they got into the second round by beating the Utica Comets in four games.
The Marlies regular season record against the Devils was four wins and two losses, and they outshot them 17-10.
The Devils sent some young prospects to the AHL when their season ended just like the Marlies did.