Wingmen with Matthew & Brady Tkachuk

In this episode, NHL stars Brady and Matthew Tkachuk are joined by former NHL defenseman and current Missing Curfew host Shane O'Brien to break down the intensity of the current playoff series and share stories from their professional careers. The group discusses the dominant defensive systems of teams like the Carolina Hurricanes and the high-pressure atmosphere of playing in iconic rinks like Montreal and Chicago. Additionally, Matthew recounts his high-adrenaline experience flying with the Thunderbirds, and the trio explores the tight-knit brotherhood of USA Hockey.

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Chapters:
0:15 Guest Introduction: Shane O'Brien

02:51 NHL Playoff Breakdown: Carolina Hurricanes vs. Philadelphia Flyers

07:28 NHL Playoff Breakdown: Buffalo Sabres vs. Montreal Canadiens

11:51 Coaching and Career Stories with John Tortorella

14:51 Mitch Marner and the Toronto Market

20:50 The Rise of Leo Carlsson and the Anaheim Ducks

24:32 Reflecting on Career Highlights and Favorite NHL Cities

32:51 The USA Hockey Brotherhood and Olympic Stories

46:39 Advice for Navigating Major Injury Recovery

51:10 Family Dynamics: Tips for Being the Ultimate "Funkle"

01:00:09 F-16 Flight Experience with the Thunderbirds

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Welcome to Wingmen, hosted by NHL brothers Matthew & Brady Tkachuk.
Your all-access pass into the world of hockey, brotherhood, and behind-the-scenes stories you won’t hear anywhere else.

New Episodes every Wednesday. 2 Brothers, 1 mic, Zero Filter

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Matthew and Brady Tkachuk are BACK on Wingman breaking down the NHL playoffs, life as new dads, and Matthew’s upcoming F-16 Thunderbirds flight experience. The boys dive into Carolina’s playoff dominance, Buffalo’s electric fan culture, the viral OHL press conference controversy, rising NHL salaries, and their must-dos for Mother’s Day. Plus, hilarious parenting stories, hockey talk, fan questions, and Owen Wilson somehow earns “Wingman of the Week.”

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

01:05 Becoming Dads

10:20 Emotional Transition From Playoff Loss to Fatherhood

17:40 Team USA World Championship Announcement

25:10 F-16 Thunderbirds Experience Preview

38:10 Buffalo “Blade Gang” Playoff Fans

48:20 OHL Press Conference Controversy

56:40 Fan Voicemail

1:02:20 Wingman of the Week & Outro

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Welcome to Wingmen, hosted by NHL brothers Matthew & Brady Tkachuk.
Your all-access pass into the world of hockey, brotherhood, and behind-the-scenes stories you won’t hear anywhere else.

New Episodes every Wednesday. 2 Brothers, 1 mic, Zero Filter

Follow along on all platforms:

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Matthew Tkachuk is joined by TJ Oshie to break down NHL playoff action, including key Game 7 moments, surprising teams, and Round 2 predictions. They share insights on playoff mentality, physical play, and what it takes to win in high-pressure situations. The episode also features personal stories, injury battles, and a look ahead to the World Championships.

Chapters:

00:00 Intro + TJ Oshie Returns

8:00 Montreal’s Physicality & Playoff Identity

13:05 Ducks vs Oilers + McDavid/Draisaitl Reactions

18:30 Team Building: Trading Picks vs Winning Now

27:00 Round 2 Preview

37:00 Behind-the-Scenes Playoff Life (Hotels, Routine)

47:00 Wingman of the Week (Kentucky Derby + Golf)

57:00 Outro

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@Wingmenpod ••••Welcome to Wingmen, hosted by NHL brothers Matthew & Brady Tkachuk. Your all-access pass into the world of hockey, brotherhood, and behind-the-scenes stories you won’t hear anywhere else.

New Episodes every Wednesday. 2 Brothers, 1 mic, Zero Filter

Follow along on all platforms: Listen to the pod on your morning commute or wherever it finds you.

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Matthew Tkachuk sits down with legendary broadcaster Kenny Albert to talk playoff hockey, overtime moments, and iconic calls. They share behind-the-scenes stories from the NHL, Olympics, and Stanley Cup Finals. Plus, Tkachuk breaks down playoff pressure and what it really takes to close out a series.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:25 Current NHL Playoff Insights

04:18 Reminiscing on the Longest Games

09:40 Strategies for Iconic Broadcast Calls

15:59 Albert’s Personal Archive

20:41 The Evolution of Rivalries and Broadcasting

30:34 Finding a Passion for Broadcasting

33:43 Memorable Career Highlights

44:32 The Difficulty of Closing Out a Series

51:26 Wingman of the Week

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@Wingmenpod ••••Welcome to Wingmen, hosted by NHL brothers Matthew & Brady Tkachuk. Your all-access pass into the world of hockey, brotherhood, and behind-the-scenes stories you won’t hear anywhere else.

New Episodes every Wednesday. 2 Brothers, 1 mic, Zero Filter

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Matthew Tkachuk breaks down the Ducks vs Oilers series and what’s really deciding the matchup. He also dives into Wild vs Stars and the key moments swinging that series. Plus, a look at how the Senators closed out their season against the Hurricanes and what it says moving forward.

Chapters:

0:00 Intro

6:45 Ducks vs Oilers Becomes Must Watch Series

12:00 Insane Stick Save vs McDavid Game 3

20:30 Oilers vs Ducks Overtime Controversy

30:30 Replay Debate Is It Ruining Big Moments

38:00 When Reviews Slow the Game Down

46:45 Outro

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@Wingmenpod ••••Welcome to Wingmen, hosted by NHL brothers Matthew & Brady Tkachuk.Your all-access pass into the world of hockey, brotherhood, and behind-the-scenes stories you won’t hear anywhere else.

New Episodes every Wednesday. 2 Brothers, 1 mic, Zero Filter

Follow along on all platforms:

Listen to the pod on your morning commute or wherever it finds you:

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