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The Edmonton Oilers head to Florida to take on the Panthers for the first time since the Stanley Cup Finals earlier this year. If you’re hoping to tune in, we’ve got you covered. Keep reading to learn how to watch Oilers vs. Panthers live streams.
It’s been just five months since the Edmonton Oilers lost to the Florida Panthers for the second year in a row, a devastating blow for the Canadian team, which last brought home the coveted title in 1990. The Panthers and Oilers have had relatively similar, middling starts to the season, with the Florida team (currently missing Matthew Tkachuk) holding an 11-8-1 record while the Oilers have gone 9-9-5. It bodes well for a strong game, which will be held at the Amerant Bank Arena in Florida.
Below, you can find everything you need to know about tuning into the Oilers vs. Panthers game, including live streaming options for those without cable. If you’re hoping to catch more hockey this season, make sure to bookmark our how to watch NHL games streaming guide.
How to watch Oilers vs. Panthers in the US
The Oilers vs. Panthers game will air on the NHL Network in the US. If you don’t have the channel through cable, you can still live stream it through a variety of live TV streaming services, including DirecTV, Fubo, and Sling TV.
DirecTV MySports is a great option for hockey lovers. It carries the NHL Network, ESPN, TNT, and around 20 other popular sports channels in its main lineup. Subscriptions cost $70 a month, but new users can save $10 a month during their first two months, after a five-day free trial. MySports also unlocks access to ESPN Unlimited.
Fubo also carries the NHL Network, although the channel is only available in its Elite plan, which offers over 300 channels for $95 a month. New customers can get $30 off their first month after a five-day free trial. Like DirecTV, this plan unlocks access to ESPN Unlimited.
Sling TV is also NHL Network-friendly, although you’ll need an add-on to get the channel. You can sign up for a base Sling Orange plan, which carries ESPN, TNT, and 32 other channels, and add the Sports Extra to get the NHL Network and a handful of other premium sports networks. Sling Orange costs $46 a month, and the Sports Extra costs an additional $11 a month (adding up to $57 a month in total), but Sling is currently offering much cheaper short-term passes, which can be helpful if you’re not looking to watch any hockey beyond today’s game.
How to watch Oilers vs. Panthers from anywhere
Hockey fans traveling away from home can still tune into their usual viewing options with the aid of a VPN. VPNs, or virtual private networks, and easy-to-use cybersecurity tools that let people alter the location on their electronic devices. This way, their go-to websites and apps work from anywhere. They’re also instant ways to improve privacy and security, no matter where you are. Since the services we’ve recommended require US methods of payment, this option will work best for Americans who are simply traveling abroad at the moment.
There are several good VPNs on the market, but NordVPN earns our top recommendation right now. It’s an impressive app with a full suite of cybersecurity features and tons of international servers. Plus, it doesn’t hurt that it has a 30-day money-back guarantee if you find that it’s not what you’re looking for. Our NordVPN review has a full breakdown of the service.
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