Rumors are heating up between pop star Tate McRae and New Jersey Devils alternate captain Jack Hughes, after the pair were spotted getting close during a cozy New York City outing on Monday. Their Manhattan stroll comes just one day after the singer, 22, attended Hughes’ game at the Prudential Center — and marks the duo’s second public appearance together in recent weeks.
Second Date Fuels Speculation as Pair Look “All Smiles”
McRae and Hughes were photographed laughing and chatting as they walked through the city, keeping close during what appeared to be a relaxed, flirty date. The outing follows their recent dinner at Anton’s in the West Village, which first sent fans into detective mode about a potential romance.
The two kept warm and stylish on their walk. McRae wore a black trench coat, jeans, Chloé sneakers and carried a matching Chloé bag, while Hughes bundled up in a Canada Goose puffer jacket. Despite his recent “freak hand injury,” the NHL star appeared in good spirits, enjoying the winter outing with the singer.
Passersby noted the pair leaning in close during crosswalk stops, with McRae flashing frequent smiles at Hughes — moments that only intensified chatter online about a budding relationship.
Both Recently Out of High-Profile Relationships
The timing of the sightings has fans talking, as both McRae and Hughes recently exited their previous relationships.
McRae split from rapper The Kid LAROI, while Hughes ended things with Instagram model Sienna Raine not long ago. Their parallel breakups — and increasingly frequent outings — have sparked questions about whether a new celebrity–athlete romance might be underway.
Neither has commented publicly on the speculation, though their NYC outing suggests the pair are enjoying getting to know each other away from the spotlight of arenas and stages.
As the rumor mill keeps spinning, fans are already calling McRae and Hughes “winter’s newest couple.” For now, their chemistry is undeniable — and their second date has only fueled excitement about what might come next. For more entertainment and celebrity updates, stay with InvestRecords.com.
