Ranking the best and worst beards of the Stanley Cup Final

In addition to playing for the Stanley Cup, Penguins and Sharks players have the distinct honor of being able to grow their playoff beards the longest. These guys have put their razors away for the last six weeks and are sporting some pretty sweet facial hair. Well, most of them. Let’s get ready for the Stanley Cup final by ranking the best and worst beards in the series.

The Worst

10. Justin Braun

Looks like a Bond villain.

9. Dainius Zubrus

What’s up with that bare spot on the cheek?

8. Evgeni Malkin

I think he shaved with a butter knife.

7. Marc-Édouard Vlasic

Bad beard, but bonus points for dogs.

6. Sidney Crosby

Now you see why they call him The Kid.

5. Conor Sheary

Not much to see here.

4. Matt Murray

Good thing it’s covered by a mask.

3. Tomas Hertl

Maybe it’ll grow in better when he’s older.

2. Carl Hagelin

Like a Scandinavian Captain Hook.

1. Olli Maatta

I think there’s something on his lip.

The Best

10. Brenden Dillon

Good coverage.

9. Phil Kessel

Much better than his breath.

8. Nick Bonino

Robust in the chin.

7. Joe Pavelski

Nice and red.

6. Kris Letang

That’s a Norris-worthy beard.

5. Bryan Rust

A beard befitting his new hero status.

4. Patrick Marleau

Dignified.

3. Patric Hornqvist

Literally Yukon Cornelius.

2. Brent Burns

You don’t get a Chia Pet by having a lame beard.

1. Joe Thornton

He looks kinda like Charles Manson, but I love this beard anyway.