NHL star PK Subban back in spotlight as ex-fiancée Lindsey Vonn’s Olympic comeback ends in Milano Cortina heartbreak

Former NHL star PK Subban found himself back in the public conversation during the opening week of the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026, as global attention swirled around the dramatic comeback—and crash—of his former fiancée, alpine skiing icon Lindsey Vonn. The high-speed fall for Lindsey Vonn in the women's downhill on February 8 ended her bid for an Olympic medal at age 41 and revived interest in one of sport's most high-profile past relationships.But while Lindsey Vonn’s injury and emotional return dominated the headlines, PK Subban’s name resurfaced as fans revisited the personal lives behind two elite athletes who once symbolized a modern sports power couple. Now retired from professional hockey and working as an ESPN analyst, Subban remains one of the most recognizable NHL figures of his generation.Pernell Karl “PK” Subban retired in 2022. He played 13 seasons with many NHL teams, including the Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predators, and New Jersey Devils. He also won an Olympic gold medal with Canada at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics and two World Junior Championship gold medals. His relationship with Vonn came after a fortuitous meeting at an event for sports awards in 2017. Even though Vonn was in a relationship at the time, Subban was immediately interested in Vonn. Some time after the meeting, Vonn had a breakup, and following the breakup, they met through communication as Vonn participated in events in Europe. In the latter part of 2017, the relationship grew serious and came into the limelight in early 2018.After a year of dating officially, PK Subban proposed in August 2019, and Vonn proposed to her partner that Christmas, with an engagement ring showing equality in their partnership. This moment was recognized as progressive and heartwarming between the two high-performance athletes at their highest peak of popularity.However, the fairytale was short-lived. Subban and Vonn announced their call-off in December 2020. They claimed that the reason behind the cancellation was due to personal growth and the fact that they had taken different paths. As the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics continue, Subban’s former romantic relationship highlights that his legacy extends beyond hockey, as fans still converse about his past relationships and other events.