The NHL playoff 'WAG jackets' are here, and they're (mostly) great

The NHL playoffs are underway, with 16 teams hoping to outlast everyone else for a chance to hoist one of the coolest trophies in sports. The Colorado Avalanche are the favorites to win in 2026, followed by the Carolina Hurricanes, but the first set of games have been exciting so far.

One of the trends that has emerged in the postseason is the WAG jacket, where the wives and girlfriends of players make customized jackets for the playoffs. The tradition seems to have started back in 2017 with the Washington Capitals when Lauren Oshie, wife of then-Cap T.J., made custom jean jackets.

It has since become bigger and more dramatic, with people anticipating each teams WAG jackets as the playoffs approach. Here are some of the looks for the 2026 NHL Playoffs.

Houston Oilers

Oilers wag jackets! pic.twitter.com/OEwvl3szMS

— Z💥 (@PoolNuge3) April 21, 2026

Tampa Bay Lightning

Tampa’s Wag Jackets are so good wtf pic.twitter.com/KHoEmZtIjS

— doc 🇵🇸🇵🇸 (@sammyersson) April 19, 2026

Dallas Stars

Stars wag jackets S T U N N I N G fr.
Have yet to see better this szn fr. pic.twitter.com/qSDmsaO88N

— x - Britt | 🌟 (@SlavBritt) April 21, 2026

Carolina Hurricanes

🚨 FIRST WAG JACKET HAS DROPPED🚨

Carolina went with Lauren Kyle McDavid’s brand Sports Club Atelier pic.twitter.com/0HMCFzLaIH

— Annie O’D ❤️‍🔥 Hockey & Fashion (@sweetannieod) April 18, 2026

Pittsburgh Penguins