Jack Hughes’ Olympics run reignites Tate Mcrae dating rumors
New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes’ performances at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games have revived speculation that he is dating music star tate mcrae, after the pair were seen together in New York City and McRae posted on social media on Valentine’s Day.
Hughes expected to shoulder offense for Team USA
Team USA’s men’s hockey team has opened the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games with two strong showings, dominating Latvia by a score of 5-12 and then battling Denmark while winning 4-3 in the third period. The squad is stacked, and New Jersey Devils star forward Jack Hughes is viewed as a potential difference maker if and when the team advances to the knockout round, given his track record for coming up big in clutch situations.
Tate Mcrae sighting: dinner in New York City lifts rumors
Many headlines about Hughes point to his possible relationship with global music sensation Tate Mcrae. McRae and Hughes were seen having an intimate dinner date in New York City in November of last year, and after McRae attended Hughes’ first game following an injury at the end of 2025, more fans began believing the two were a couple.
Social posts and celebrity crossovers keep attention high
What’s for sure is that tate mcrae was active on social media on Valentine’s Day, although her posts did not refer to Hughes in any way. The coverage around Hughes and McRae sits alongside other celebrity mentions tied to hockey: Quinn Hughes’ rumored girlfriend Olivia Bonn has a post that hints at an Olympics absence, and Livvy Dunne drew attention at an NHL game in a red outfit with boyfriend Paul Skenes, outshining Tate McRae in that moment.
How the on-ice story and off-ice buzz connect
Hughes’ on-ice role — as a New Jersey Devils star forward carrying offensive responsibility for Team USA at Milano Cortina 2026 — amplifies attention on anything around him off the ice. If the Americans advance to the knockout round, Hughes’ history of clutch performances is the reason many see him as a key figure for late-stage games.
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The immediate next milestone for Hughes and Team USA is the possibility of the knockout round at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games if the team advances; meanwhile, off-ice developments will likely continue to draw attention as fans watch Hughes’ performance and McRae’s public posts.
