Jack Hughes, the dynamic New Jersey Devils forward who became an overnight Olympic hero after scoring the golden goal in overtime against Canada at the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics — despite losing two teeth from a high stick in the same play — is now dating Canadian pop singer Tate McRae.The relationship reportedly began when Hughes first messaged
Tate on Instagram. What started as a casual conversation quickly grew into something more serious.The couple was first seen together publicly in November 2025, enjoying a dinner date at the popular Anton’s restaurant in New York City. According to witnesses, the entire restaurant couldn’t stop staring at the high-profile pair as they dined together.
Just a month later, in December 2025, Tate was spotted in the stands at a New Jersey Devils game, enthusiastically cheering on her new boyfriend. By February 2026, sources confirmed that the two were officially dating exclusively.This isn’t McRae’s first connection to the hockey world. The singer previously dated NHL player Cole Sillinger.
She later entered a high-profile relationship with Australian-Canadian singer The Kid LAROI, which ended in a very public and messy breakup in 2025.Despite their busy schedules — Hughes battling in the NHL and chasing another Stanley Cup run, while Tate continues her rise as one of pop music’s brightest young stars — the couple appears to be going strong. Their romance has quickly become one of the most talked-about pairings in both the sports and music worlds.
