How to watch Philadelphia Flyers vs. Edmonton Oilers live streams

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The NHL season is underway and tonight the Flyers travel to Canada to take on the Oilers. If you want to tune in, you've come to the right place. Read on to learn how to watch the Philadelphia Flyers vs. Edmonton Oilers live streams.

The Flyers' season begins with a series of away games before returning to Philadelphia. They won their season opener against the Vancouver Canucks and lost their second game against the Calgary Flames. The Oilers, who reached the Finals last year but lost to the Florida Panthers in Game 7, had a tougher start to the season. They are 0-3, having lost to the Flames, Chicago Blackhawks and Winnipeg Jets so far this season. The Flyers and Oilers last played each other in a home game in Edmonton in early January, where the Oilers came out on top with a 5-2 win.

Below, we've compiled everything you need to know about watching the Flyers vs. Oilers. Don't forget to bookmark our streaming guide to watching NHL games for information on other upcoming matchups.

What channel is the Philadelphia Flyers vs. Edmonton Oilers game on?

The Philadelphia Flyers vs. Edmonton Oilers game will be broadcast in the US on ESPN. The puck will drop on Tuesday, October 15th at 10pm ET.

Here's how to watch Philadelphia Flyers vs Edmonton Oilers in the US

If you don't have access to ESPN through a cable provider, there are several options you can explore when it comes to live streaming the network. While you won't be able to stream the game through ESPN+, you can watch it through a live TV package like Sling TV, Fubo, or DirecTV Stream. All three of these services are the best monthly cable alternatives and made it into our guide to the best sports streaming services.

Sling TV is the cheapest option tonight. Plans start at $40/month, but you can get your first month now for just $15. You must subscribe to the Sling Orange plan to access ESPN. This tier also includes ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPN4K and 31 other live channels.

DirecTV Stream and Fubo are two other popular sports streaming services that also carry ESPN, among many other channels. Fubo plans start at $80/month, include a one-week free trial, and offer over 100 live channels. Fubo also gives first-time customers $20 off their first month. DirecTV Stream plans, which start at $87/month, include over 90 channels and offer a five-day free trial.

Here's how to watch Philadelphia Flyers vs Edmonton Oilers from anywhere

You don't have to miss the game just because you're not home. With the help of a VPN, you can manage your usual streaming subscriptions from anywhere. VPNs, short for Virtual Private Networks, allow people to temporarily change the virtual location of their device (and also increase their cybersecurity). Because the services we recommend above require US payment methods, this option is best for Americans currently traveling outside the US.

ExpressVPN is always our first choice. It is user-friendly even for beginners and has a built-in 30-day money-back guarantee. For more information, see our ExpressVPN review. Read on to learn how to use a VPN tonight.

How to watch Philadelphia Flyers vs Edmonton Oilers with a VPN

• Sign up for a VPN if you don't already have one.
• Install it on the device you use to watch.
• Set the VPN to a location in the USA.
• Sign up for one of the streaming services above if you don't already have an account.
• Navigate to ESPN and enjoy the game.

Note: The use of VPNs is illegal in certain countries and using VPNs to access region-locked streaming content could violate the terms of service for certain services. Business Insider does not advocate or condone the illegal use of VPNs.