Playoff beards are a long-standing NHL tradition among players who believe this practice enhances team success. The origins date back to the early 1980s with the New York Islanders, who won four Stanley Cup championships and had players like Ken Morrow appear with notable facial hair. Discussions suggest that this idea may have been influenced by Swedish tennis player Bjorn Borg, who avoided shaving during tournaments. Regardless of its source, the tradition persists today as players refrain from shaving, aiming for good luck in the playoffs.
We started it (after Morrow) and, frankly, my mother was not too crazy about it. In fact, she told me, 'You'd better win another Cup because I hate that beard.'
The majority of NHL players choose to refrain from shaving each postseason with the goal of bringing good luck to their team.
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