Joe Thornton's playoff beard is nothing short of majestic.

Upkeep, however, is taxing.

Hard-hitting stuff: Thornton on the beard. "Burnzie gets me the oils, the comb. Looks pretty but it's a lot of work" pic.twitter.com/8F6NLy9SVR — Angie (@acarducci) May 29, 2016

In terms of how it's being received at home, the reviews are mixed.

On one hand, Thornton said his wife "hates it," but the family kitten enjoys putting her paws in it.

Until this Stanley Cup chase is over, the cat's likely going to remain the happier of the two.