Wingmen with Matthew & Brady Tkachuk

Matthew Tkachuk Talks Flyers-Penguins, Playoff Pressure & Iconic Calls with Kenny Albert

April 30, 2026·59 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

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 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

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