Ryan Ellis' play — and his giant beard — peaking at perfect time for Predators

Michael TraikosRyan Ellis of the Nashville Predators celebrates his goal with teammate Filip Forsberg during Game 1 of the Stanley Cup final against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena on May 29, 2017. (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)PITTSBURGH — When it comes to sheer size, there is no debate.

Ryan Ellis might be the smallest player remaining in the post-season, but he more than makes up for it with a ginger-coloured beard that, seven weeks into the playoffs, is reaching ZZ Top-like length.

“It’s for sure the best on the team,” Nashville Predators teammate Mattias Ekholm said. “It’s thick and it’s long, it’s really good. I don’t know the rules, but he cheated. He’s been growing it for a…