Tate McRae and Jack Hughes spurred relationship rumors after their recent dinner in New York City. Now, the pop star turned up at a major game for the New Jersey Devils
20:57 ET, 21 Dec 2025Updated 21:00 ET, 21 Dec 2025
Tate McRae and Jack Hughes were rumored to be dating after meeting up in public(Image: @X)
As New Jersey Devils star Jack Hughes took the ice, Tate McRae was spotted at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.
Jack, 24, was activated off of injured reserve to join the Devils for their game against the Buffalo Sabres on December 21. The hockey star previously was recovering from an injury that occurred in Chicago during a team dinner. He sliced his hand open in a freak accident and required surgery.
While in recovery, Jack was spotted in New York City with the pop star, dining downtown in late November 2025. In a photo sent in to Deuxmoi, Tate, 22, was picture wearing a red top and sitting across from Jack. She was later pictured wearing the same shirt in a selfie with a fan. Their dinner sparked buzz as fans wondered if a relationship was flourishing between the pair.
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During the December 21 game, a fan posted a video showing Tate hanging out in the players’ box. Jack scored the first goal of the night during the first period. However the Sabres tied the game up and overtook the Devils during the second period.
“No wonder bro is locked in,” a fan on X, formerly known as Twitter, wrote. Another said, “jack i am so sorry for doubting you king i thought you fumbled her.”
Jack Hughes returned to the ice after a freak accident
“yeah my goat is balling out for his girl he might get a hatty,” a third said referencing a hockey achievement when a player scores three goals in a single game.
Previously, Tate sparked some confusion with fans as she seemed to indicate she was not, in fact, in a relationship. Over top of a selfie, Tate popped her own song “NOBODY’S GIRL” with no additional context. The song was released just days prior, so it might just be a promotional post, but fans were quick to notice the timing in relation to her dinner date with Jack.
Fans spotted Tate in the players’ box(Image: @X)
Neither star have addressed the rumors(Image: @X)
The Devils started off the season strong. In October, they went on a eight game win streak. However, it was interrupted by the Colorado Avalanche on October 28. Without Jack, the team took a slight tumble with a five game loss streak in late November and early December.
They team was plagued with a series of difficult injuries and critical players needing to step away. With Jack’s return, though, fans are hopeful they’ll see some more victories in the future.
Jack scored in the first period of the game(Image: NHLI via Getty Images)
“yes i am jack hughes and i am my team’s most important player and after i suffered a freak injury i went on a date with TATE MCRAE and scored a goal on my first game back (also my first shot in the game) while she was watching. girl f–k you,” a fan on X jokingly wrote.
Another said, “tate mcrae being at the devils game is so. oh my god. devils fans we are so up.”
Defenders Simon Nemec and Brett Pesce both also suffered injuries this season. Pesce returned to the ice this week, linking up with his line mate Luke Hughes, who is Jack’s brother.
In Jack’s absence, Luke noticeably stepped up on the ice. As of writing, he has 18 points, including three goals throughout the season. He notably plays a key role during the team’s power plays and penalty kill units.
The Mirror US previously contacted representatives for Tate and Jack, but did not receive a response.
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