Look who decided to get ballsy as fuck before the all-important Game 4. Rookie Adam Henrique shaved his goatee down to a mustache (an improvement nonetheless) but David Clarkson just straight up flipped the bird to the Playoff tradition when he shaved his entirely perfect and well-groomed beard. Why you mad, bro?

While Henrique proved that “the power of the mustache is alive”, Clarkson has disappointed us all.  Was he admitting defeat before it was even over?  Inquiring minds want to know…

Here are the two rookie Adams - Larsson and Henrique.  Hey, remember how grumpy Larsson was when he was drafted 4th overall by the Devils last year presumably because they weren’t considered contenders? (Dude, that’s why they got you 4th…)  Well, it looks like he’s still an unhappy camper.  What’s wrong, cat got your ice time?  Henrique, on the other hand, despite the goatee, is pretty much the bee’s knees. 

NHL Beardoffs Faceoff: Brought to you by the colour Greene

Well this is easy…Matt, you’re a shade too ginger for my taste.

WIN: Andy Greene, on account of not being a ginge.

NHL Beardoffs Faceoff: The Veterans

Here we have Alexei Ponikarovsky and Simon Gagne, both 32.  While Gagne has full coverage, his competitor fails to fill in the cheeks.  HOWEVER, maybe it’s strong bone structure or my preference of blond beards, but I’m thinking Poni has the edge here.

WIN: Ponikarovsky and his 32-year-old baby face

NHL Beardoffs Faceoff: Tha Carter(s)

I want to disqualify Jeff Carter for growing a beard prior to the Playoffs, but judging by the growth since day 1, it’s easy to see he’d have Ryan beat, hands down. 

WIN: Jeff Carter

The Eastern Conference Champs hats really accentuate the Devils facial hair. 

Beardoffs Faceoff: The Eastern Conference Captains

Uh, what are you scratching, Zach?

Win: Ryan Callahan

Travis Zajac waits in all his bearded glory for the Rangers staff to get their shit together.