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. Merch is on https://wingmenshop.com 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 What to do now: 1. Smash that LIKE button 2. Hit SUBSCRIBE so you never miss a Wingmen moment 3. Drop a comment with who YOU want to see on Wingmen next! Subscribe for more: @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: APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0phWiah... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices