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The gnarliest playoff beards in the history of every NHL team

By Bruin Belisle

MONTREAL, QC - MAY 25: Lanny McDonald #9 of the Calgary Flames hugs the Stanley Cup Trophy in the locker room after the Flames defeated the Montreal Canadiens in Game 6 of the 1989 Stanley Cup Finals on May 25, 1989 at the Montreal Forum in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett Studios/Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - MAY 25: Lanny McDonald #9 of the Calgary Flames hugs the Stanley Cup Trophy in the locker room after the Flames defeated the Montreal Canadiens in Game 6 of the 1989 Stanley Cup Finals on May 25, 1989 at the Montreal Forum in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett Studios/Getty Images) /
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WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 29: Goalie Braden Holtby #70 of the Washington Capitals looks on against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the first period in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Capital One Arena on April 29, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 29: Goalie Braden Holtby #70 of the Washington Capitals looks on against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the first period in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Capital One Arena on April 29, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

Washington Capitals: Braden Holtby

Washington Capitals Braden Holtby was ahead of the trend when it comes to the all-too popular “Lumbersexual” look. With his slick hair and thick beard, put Holtby in a plaid jacket and he’s all set to hit up the trendiest new craft brewery in your town.

The 2016 Vezina Trophy winner followed a similar trend to some of the other guys on this list. He came in to the league looking young, fresh and awkward until his first playoff run. Being that he plays for the Capitals, we know that he lost in the first or second round of those playoffs (surprisingly, not to the Pittsburgh Penguins that time) — however, not before Holtby unleashed his gorgeous beard upon the hockey world.

Holtby currently resides in historic Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. He says it reminds him of his small town Saskatchewan upbringing, with a few more perks. He frequents the local shops, including a barbershop for occasional beard trims (obviously not during the playoffs, though). Despite enjoying a low-key lifestyle in a historic suburb, he is only minutes from all the D.C. amenities.

Holtby’s living situation mimics his beard, in that it is perfect. He is perfect. Look at this man. Good Lord. Is there a better-looking player in the NHL? Braden Holtby wins the prize for the most enviable playoff beard on this list.

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