Eli Manning is no stranger to the roast game. Both he and his brother Peyton Manning have had an unofficial side career of poking fun at each other over the years on the ManningCast and throughout their NFL rivalry.
So, more than half a decade after he retired, it’s no surprise that one of Eli’s daughters inherited that sense of humor. It was never more apparent than during their interaction at a New Jersey Devils Stanley Cup playoff game.
Manning also joked that the goal was not to flinch if the puck hit the glass. Later in the video, he flinched.
Eli Manning’s Daughter Delivers Ruthless Opinion of Former Giants QB’s Playoff Beard
In an official NHL post on X on April 28, a video showed Manning getting roasted by his daughter while they sat in the front row just behind the glass. Here’s how the exchange went.
“A lot of hockey players in the playoffs, they don’t shave. They grow their playoff beards,” Manning said.
“I know!” his daughter replied.
“So I started mine. How does it look?” Manning asked.
“Horrible,” she answered.
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“Horrible? Are you growing a playoff beard?” Manning responded.
His daughter didn’t say another word, but her death stare said it all.
Aside from this fun back-and-forth, Manning and his daughters also played to see who could avoid flinching when the players and puck hit the glass.
The video features several adorable moments as the legendary QB and his daughters enjoy the game.
In total, the New York Giants legend has four daughters: Ava (15 years old), Lucy (11), Caroline (10), and Charlie (6). He is married to Abby McGrew. And according to AOL, the Manning family isn’t just about football — they’re also into hockey, golf, and swimming. Manning has even shared moments on X showing his daughters practicing hockey and golf.
In an October 2023 edition of People, Manning said he values time in the car with his daughters as a way to stay connected with them during their busy schedules.
“It’s good that I get to be around more in the afternoons and help with getting them to their sports,” Manning said. “And I found out that just getting some car time with my kids can be the best time to get that time and that chat in with them, get to know what’s going on in their day and at school. It’s been a lot of fun for me.”
While Ava is nearing adulthood and will soon be driving, Charlie is still only 6 years old, so Manning will still have at least one child at home for more than a decade.