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Source: Instagram/Justin Bieber. Photo by Kishan Mistry

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Source: Instagram/Justin Bieber. Photo by Kishan Mistry
Pop star glam meets playoff chaos? Yep, we’re totally here for it. Just a few nights ago, Justin Bieber ditched the glitz of the Met Gala, leaving Hailey to sparkle solo on the red carpet, because, well… “This is the yearski.” That’s right. Hockey over haute couture. While Hailey made headlines for her dazzling appearance, Justin was home backing his beloved Toronto Maple Leafs like it was his full-time gig. With the Buds kicking off their second-round showdown against the Panthers, Bieber dropped a bold Insta prophecy to his 294 million followers, setting the tone with Leafs logos and playoff energy.
When William Nylander netted one early, Justin posted a mini victory slideshow of himself wilding out in front of his massive flatscreen, tagging the Leafs like a proud dad. And once Toronto scraped out a 5-4 win? Bieber came back for an encore. This time, laid-back on the couch, nodding along as the squad swarmed backup goalie Joseph Woll; who stood tall after Anthony Stolarz took a headshot. “1 down @mapleleafs,” he casually captioned the moment. But the real twist? Hailey, the queen of red carpets and U.S. roots, switched jerseys, metaphorically and maybe literally, ditching the American Panthers to back her man at the Scotiabank Arena.
Justin Bieber really said ‘let’s ride’ in full Leafs mode, and this time, he brought his queen along for the playoff chaos. He hit Instagram with a vibey little video; Hailey Bieber strutting ahead in a Maple Leafs jersey, looking like she’s about to drop the puck herself. The soundtrack? None other than Skrillex’s Redline Dash, because of course it was. The couple made their way through what looked like some sneaky back entrances at the arena, keeping it low-key but still giving full superstar energy.
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And in classic Bieber fashion, he kept the caption clean and cool, just a single ‘🍁’emoji, repping his Canadian pride without saying a word. But oh, it didn’t stop there. Over on X, BarDown gave us all the proof we needed that the hype was real. They posted a pic of the Biebers in the stands, mid-Game 7 madness, with the caption: “Justin and Hailey Bieber are in the house for game 7,” and you could practically hear Leafs Nation screaming from coast to coast.
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Justin and Hailey have definitely made the Maple Leafs a part of their love language. Back in 2023, these two were spotted turning a regular hockey night into a full-blown power couple moment. Yep, while the Leafs took on the Senators, Mr. and Mrs. Bieber rolled up to the game looking like a fan-fave fashion duo. Justin rocked his classic backwards cap and a Leafs jacket, while Hailey went full sporty spice in a team hat, blue turtleneck, and leather jacket. The crowd didn’t just cheer, they roared when the jumbotron zoomed in on them snuggled up in their box seats. And when Hailey pointed to her Leafs cap? Instant fan meltdown.
But wait, it gets even better. Leafs mascot and a crew of tiny dancers busted out a whole routine to Justin’s tracks, because of course they did. These two may have kept things a little more lowkey this time around, but back then, it was pure hockey glam. Oh, and let’s not forget, Justin’s outfit that night? Kinda wild, kinda iconic. No surprise here though, the guy’s been showing up for his team for years. Leafs love runs deep in the Bieber household, and honestly? We’re here for it.
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The MVP energy was everywhere. Justin was seen snapping pics with Connor McDavid (no big deal), chatting it up with Elias Pettersson, and even had Sergei Bobrovsky asking if he was really about to play. Bieber’s response? “No, just for warmups. Otherwise, I’ll get hurt.” Real talk.
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And in true Bieber fashion, he didn’t just fade into the bench, he rocked a Super Mario Bros-inspired mushroom coat, giving a cheeky nod to Bublé’s joke from the player draft about being “on mushrooms.” Auston Matthews couldn’t stop hyping it up, saying, “We were loving it… If you’re up pretty high in the stands, there’s no doubt you could pick him out of a crowd pretty easily.” Between the coat, the vibes, and the skate session with the fellas, Bieber brought the star power and the locker room laughs.
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Justin Bieber ditches Met Gala for hockey—Is he the ultimate Leafs fan or just a bandwagoner?