Tate McRae was in attendance as the New Jersey Devils took on the Washington Capitals at Prudential Center on April 3, 2026, where Jack Hughes delivered a sensational five-point performance in a dominant 7-3 win.
Hughes led the charge with two goals and three assists, while Jesper Bratt added a goal and four assists. Dawson Mercer scored twice, including his milestone 100th NHL goal, while Nico Hischier contributed two assists. In goal, Jake Allen made 29 saves as New Jersey improved to 7-3-0 in its last 10 games.
For Washington, Tom Wilson and Pierre-Luc Dubois each recorded a goal and an assist, while Logan Thompson stopped 23 shots. The Capitals entered the matchup riding a three-game winning streak.
Cody Glass opened the scoring at 5:22 of the first period, and Mercer doubled the lead before Cole Hutson and Dubois tied it at 2-2. Dougie Hamilton restored New Jersey’s lead late in the opening frame.
Hughes then took over, extending the lead to 4-2 in the second period and making it 5-2 early in the third. Wilson pulled one back to make it 5-3, but Bratt responded on the power play before Mercer sealed the win with an empty-net goal at 17:53.
McRae’s presence didn’t go unnoticed, as she was spotted at the arena in a video shared on social media during the game. Her appearance comes amid ongoing speculation about a possible relationship with Hughes, though neither has publicly confirmed the nature of their connection.
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Apart from this, Hughes and Bratt etched their names into the record books, becoming just the fourth duo in New Jersey Devils franchise history to each record five points in the same game, a rare and remarkable offensive feat.
Jack Hughes, Aerin Frankel Throw First Pitches At Yankees Home Opener
Jack Hughes appeared at another major sporting event on April 4, 2026, when he and Aerin Frankel took part in the New York Yankees’ home opener at Yankee Stadium. The two United States Olympic gold medalists were invited to throw ceremonial first pitches before the Yankees faced the Miami Marlins.
Hughes admitted, “It was an honor to be invited to throw out the first pitch at Yankee Stadium. The energy and excitement of the home opener is always electric, and we were thrilled to be a part of it.”
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He added, “Anytime you get to represent your country and sport on a big stage like this, it’s a special moment. We had a lot of fun being part of the Yankees’ home opener festivities.”
