Matthew Tkachuk & Erik Johnson PREDICT Stars-Wild, Oilers-Ducks & Canadiens-Lightning | Wingmen

About this episode

Erik Johnson joins the Wingmen podcast to discuss NHL playoffs and share personal experiences from his career.

Erik Johnson joins the show to break down the NHL playoffs, sharing insights on key series, momentum swings, and what playoff hockey really feels like. He also reflects on winning the Stanley Cup with Colorado, including a behind-the-scenes look at one of the biggest moments of their run. Plus, great stories on teammates, coaches, and life around the game. Merch is on https://wingmenshop.com Use code WINGMEN15 for 15% off WIP. Chapters: 0:00 Intro with Erik Johnson 09:12 Professional habits and preparation18:21 Experiences with John Tortorella27:18 Coaching and teammate influence36:12 Analyzing NHL playoff intensity25:21 Wingmen of the week642:28 Outro 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…

People in this episode

Hosts: Matthew Tkachuk, Brady Tkachuk

Guest: Erik Johnson

Topics covered

• NHL playoffs
• Stanley Cup
• hockey insights
• teammate stories
• coaching influence

Keywords

• NHL
• playoffs
• Stanley Cup
• Erik Johnson
• hockey
• coaching
• teammates
• momentum

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Organizations: Colorado, NHL, Wingmen

Products: WINGMEN15, wingmenshop.com

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