NHL fans and pop culture followers alike are buzzing after Colorado Avalanche forward Asan Sarkenov was spotted hand-in-hand this weekend with OnlyFans star and adult actress Lily Phillips — marking the first time the pair has gone public with their relationship.
The reveal comes just months after Phillips made international headlines by reportedly setting a world record last December: engaging in sexual activity with 101 men in 24 hours, a stunt that dominated tabloid coverage and sparked debates across social media platforms.
Now, it seems, she’s pivoted from record books to the rink — and has caught the eye of one of hockey’s rising stars.
A Surprising Pair
Sarkenov, 27, has become one of the NHL’s most electrifying young talents. Known for his blistering speed and clutch playoff performances, the Kyrgyzstani-born winger helped lead the Avalanche to back-to-back playoff runs and is considered a cornerstone of Colorado’s future.
Phillips, 25, gained notoriety for her adult content career, particularly through OnlyFans, where she commands a massive following and has made headlines for pushing boundaries within the adult entertainment industry. Her world-record stunt was both heavily criticized and applauded, depending on who you ask — but it undeniably made her a household name in certain circles.
The couple was first seen together at a Denver lounge last month, but it wasn’t until this weekend, when they attended a charity gala arm-in-arm, that insiders confirmed their relationship status.
Mixed Reactions from Fans
Reaction to the pairing has been split. On one side, fans have applauded the couple for defying conventional expectations and embracing their unconventional paths to fame.
“This is 2025 — let people love who they love,” one user posted on X. “They both dominate in their own lanes. Power couple!”
Others, however, have raised eyebrows over Phillips’ past, questioning how it might affect Sarkenov’s public image, particularly with the NHL’s ongoing efforts to market its stars to broader, more family-friendly audiences.
Neither Sarkenov nor Phillips has publicly commented on the relationship yet, but both have been active on social media, with Phillips posting a photo of them hiking in Aspen, captioned simply: “My MVP.”
What’s Next for the Couple?
With the NHL season heating up and the Avalanche making another push toward playoff contention, all eyes will be on Sarkenov — not just for his performance on the ice, but for how he navigates this newfound media spotlight off it.
Whether this relationship is just a headline-grabbing moment or something more enduring, one thing is certain: Asan Sarkenov and Lily Phillips are skating straight into the center of the pop culture arena.
