Singer Tate McRae and New Jersey Devils star Jack Hughes became the center of new talk this weekend after a fan photo of them in New York started to spread online. The picture was first shared by B/R Open Ice, and the sighting was credited to Deuxmoi. Soon after the post went up, former NHL player JT Brown’s wife, Lexi LaFleur Brown, reacted to it in a fun way. She quoted the photo on her page and joked about Tate McRae’s outfit, saying that Tate looked ready for the date because she wore colors that match Jack Hughes’ team.
The moment went viral fast because Jack Hughes is already in the news. The Devils said he hurt his hand in a “fluke accident” during a team dinner in Chicago on November 15. The glass cut his hand, and he needed finger surgery in New York. Fans are now talking about both his injury and his night out in Manhattan, but neither Tate McRae nor Jack Hughes has said anything about the rumors.
Jack Hughes injury timeline and Tate McRae photo reaction explained
The update about Jack Hughes came from the New Jersey Devils after the team said he got hurt at a team dinner in Chicago. Reports said broken glass cut his hand. The exact way it happened was not clear, but the team confirmed that it was an accident. Jack Hughes had surgery in New York at the Hospital for Special Surgery. The procedure was done by Dr. Robert Hotchkiss. After this, the Devils said Jack Hughes will be out for eight weeks, and doctors will check him again after six weeks.
Before the injury, Jack Hughes was having a very strong start to his season. He had 10 goals and 20 points in 17 games, and the Devils held a 12-4-1 record. This injury also brought worry for USA Hockey, because Jack Hughes was expected to play for the American team at the upcoming Olympics. He had already played for Team USA at the 4 Nations Face-off earlier this year, but now his Olympic spot is not fully assured.
Showed up to the date wearing his team’s colors. I know an experienced respected vet when I see one 🙂↕️ https://t.co/o30jOt4Oag
— Lexi LaFleur Brown (@lexilafleur) November 22, 2025
At the same time, fans kept talking about the photo of Tate McRae and Jack Hughes in New York. The picture was shared by B/R Open Ice, with the sighting credited to Deuxmoi. The page said Jack Hughes was “out and about” in Manhattan while recovering. This led to even more attention after Lexi LaFleur Brown shared the post and joked about Tate McRae’s clothes.
Tate McRae is a well-known singer from Calgary. She first became popular on So You Think You Can Dance and later signed with RCA. She gained global fame with her hit song “You Broke Me First.” Her most recent project, “So Close to What,” came out in 2025.
As of now, there is no confirmed news about the two. They have not spoken about the photo or the talk online, and nothing has been made official.
