Taylor Swift may have sung “You need to calm down,” but when it came to the Stanley Cup Final, she clearly did not take her own advice. The pop icon was caught in full fangirl mode Thursday night as she cozied up with boyfriend Travis Kelce during a PDA-heavy date night at the NHL game between the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers. But it wasn’t just the kissing, hand-holding, or matching sweatsuits that sent fans into overdrive. It was what she said during a now-viral moment of heart-pounding excitement. Enter: the lip reader.
According to Page Six, footage that’s been making the rounds on social media, Swift, 35, was seen reacting to the intense overtime moment by exclaiming to Kelce. “My heart was like … !” As she said it, she dramatically pounded her palm against her chest. A full-on rom-com gesture that basically screamed, “This is the best night ever.” Kelce’s reaction? Classic Travis. The NFL star covered his face in mock disbelief. Then laughed and fist-pumped like he’d just won the Super Bowl (again). These two? Certified couple goals.
Let’s rewind: Swift and Kelce were spotted sitting together in a VIP suite at Florida’s Amerant Bank Arena, soaking up the hockey drama in perfectly coordinated loungewear. Travis opted for a bright red sweatsuit, white cap, and sneakers, keeping it chill but still drawing eyes. Taylor, meanwhile, brought the glam in a tan top and shorts, pristine white Prada boots, a high braided ponytail, and her signature red lip. Oh, and her accessories were basically a love letter to her man. Swift was seen rocking a “TNT” bracelet (Taylor + Travis = explosion, we assume) and her Tiffany bracelet with double diamond Ts. It’s giving sentimental sparkle.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Pull up for the Stanley Cup Finals
Of course, the two couldn’t keep their hands off each other. From strolling into the arena hand-in-hand to sneaking kisses between periods, they looked like a couple straight out of a fan fiction dream. And this isn’t their first steamy stop in the Sunshine State; the duo also had a date night in Palm Beach last month, where sources described them as “giggly.” Adorable.
Kelce, who’s currently training for the upcoming NFL season, is reportedly living in a $20 million rental mansion in Boca Raton. You know, just casual things. And in case there was any doubt, this man is down bad for Taylor, fans clocked what looked like a copy of her Eras Tour book in his gym bag last week. That’s boyfriend of the year energy right there.
Oh, and let’s not forget the viral shirtless gym moment from last month, when Kelce gave the internet a peek at his very hairy chest post-workout. While he’s since put the shirt back on, it’s clear Travis and Taylor are still in their hot-and-heavy era. So, what have we learned? Taylor Swift is just like us, completely overwhelmed by sudden death over time. Wearing her heart on her sleeve (or rather, her chest), and smitten with a sweaty, slightly hairy football star. Honestly, we love this for her. If her heart was racing from a hockey game, we can only imagine what it’s like during the Chiefs’ season.
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