The drama in the stands became the talk of the night as former Bachelor Nation stars gathered to witness the Florida Panthers clinching their first Stanley Cup title.
- June 25, 2024
AceShowbiz - Kaitlyn Bristowe was spotted at Game 7 of the NHL Finals on Monday, and so was her ex-fiance Jason Tartick with his new girlfriend Kat Stickler. The NHL shared photos of the former couple on its Instagram page along with snaps of other stars of "The Bachelor" franchise who attended the game between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers at the Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida.
"Who gets the final rose tonight? #StanleyCup," the NHL posted as a caption along with a red rose emoji. Kaitlyn, 39, looked cute in a blue Oilers hoodie and large sunglasses with orange trim. She had her short brown hair parted down the middle and down around her shoulders and flashed a peace sign while sticking out her tongue.
Jason, 35, wore a tan striped jacket over a white T-shirt. He pointed toward social media influencer Kat, who donned a Panthers shirt and white overalls.
The Panthers won Game 7 by a score of 2-1 after holding off a relentless attack by the Oilers in the third period. Florida's Carter Verhaeghe scored a goal in the first period, followed by Sam Reinhart in the second, securing their victory and first Stanley Cup title as a franchise.
The personal drama added an extra layer to the event. Kaitlyn shared her reaction to Jason dating Kat Stickler after he made their romance Instagram official, stating in a Facebook group for her Off the Vine podcast community, "It's more of some held on anger and resentment that I'm working through!!! Not hurt." This echoed the complex emotions surrounding their recent breakup, which was announced in August 2023.
Jason and Kaitlyn started dating in 2019 and shared a home together in Nashville. They announced their engagement in May 2021 but called it off in a joint statement in August 2023. Since then, Jason has been public about his new relationship with Kat, even sharing their romantic and spontaneous start, which included Kat leaving a plane to meet him for their first dinner date.
Despite the personal turbulence, both stars seem to be moving on. Kaitlyn continues to focus on her podcast and is working through her feelings, while Jason and Kat bask in the early stages of their relationship.
The NHL Finals drew several Bachelor Nation alumni, including Peter Weber, Tyler Cameron, and other stars who came to enjoy the thrilling finale of a gripping series. As the Florida Panthers celebrated their historic win, the off-ice drama reminded everyone that reality TV stars bring their own brand of excitement wherever they go.
