# NHL MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > NHL MCP. Get real-time hockey scores, live play-by-play updates, and deep player statistics for the National Hockey League. It lets your AI agent pull everything from current team standings to historical draft data and goalie advanced metrics without you having to jump between different sports websites. ## Overview - **Category:** data-analytics - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_kdUxWfKbkjoMT2C2j613a2F59Qi8FCAosRjUzAhS/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** nhl, hockey, sports-stats, live-scores, player-statistics ## Description Imagine you're tracking a live game and need to know exactly who is on the power play or how a specific goalie is performing against heavy shots. Instead of switching tabs to check a scoreboard and then another site for stats, you just ask your agent. It pulls the live data immediately. If you're a fantasy hockey manager, you can have your agent scan rosters for injuries or check a player's seasonal summary to see if they are worth a trade. It even handles the deep stuff, like pulling franchise records or looking up historical draft results for a research project. This is exactly why people use the Vinkius catalog; it puts this level of granular hockey data right into your existing AI workflow. You get the stats you need to make better calls, whether you are writing a sports column or just trying to win your weekly league. ## Tools ### get_goalie_saves_by_strength See how a goalie performs against different shot strengths. It helps in evaluating defensive reliability. ### get_goalie_summary Get a summary of a goalie's performance. Use this for a quick look at their season totals. ### get_legacy_draft Pull historical NHL draft data. This is great for research on past league entries. ### get_legacy_game_boxscore Get the boxscore for an older, legacy game. Use this to look up results from previous eras. ### get_legacy_game_content Get highlights and media for a past game. This helps you find specific historical media. ### get_legacy_game_linescore Get the linescore for a legacy game. This shows the scoring breakdown for older matches. ### get_legacy_game_live_feed Get play-by-play and coordinates for a past game. Use this to reconstruct how an old game unfolded. ### get_legacy_player_info Get biographical info for a legacy player. This is perfect for looking up retired legends. ### get_player_landing Get biographical info and stats for a specific player. Use this as a starting point for player research. ### get_records_franchise_team_totals Get franchise team totals. Use this to see the cumulative history of a specific club. ### get_records_franchises Get a list of NHL franchises. This provides a complete directory of the league's teams. ### get_records_milestone_1000_point Get records for 1000 point career milestones. This is useful for highlighting legendary achievements. ### get_records_milestone_500_goal Get records for 500 goal career milestones. Use this to find the league's top scorers. ### get_records_milestone_50_goal Get records for 50 goal season milestones. This helps identify high-scoring seasons. ### get_records_officials Get records for NHL officials. Use this for looking up historical league leadership. ### get_records_trophies Get records for NHL trophies. This is perfect for summarizing championship history. ### get_roster_seasons See available roster seasons for a team. Use this to navigate different years of team history. ### get_schedule_by_date Get the NHL schedule for a specific date. This is helpful for planning your viewing for a specific day. ### get_season_standings Get current season NHL standings. Use this to see how teams are ranked in the league. ### suggest_players Get suggestions for players by name fragment. Use this to quickly find any player in the league. ### get_game_play_by_play Pull play-by-play data for a game. Use this to see every specific action and coordinate. ### get_goalie_advanced Get advanced stats for a goalie. This helps you see how they perform beyond basic save percentages. ### get_records_attendance Get NHL records for arena attendance. This is great for finding the biggest crowds in league history. ### get_records_franchise_season_records Get franchise season records. This helps you see how a team has performed over many years. ### suggest_active_players Get suggestions for active players by name. This helps you find the right player when you only know part of the name. ### get_game_boxscore Get the full boxscore for a specific game. This is useful for seeing final individual player outputs. ### get_legacy_player_stats Get stats for a legacy player. Use this to compare historical performance across eras. ### get_live_scores Get current live NHL scores. This is your go-to for seeing what is happening right now. ### get_skater_powerplay Get skater powerplay stats. This helps you identify who is most effective on the man advantage. ### get_skater_realtime Get realtime stats for skaters. Use this to see how players are performing during a live game. ### get_skater_summary Get summary stats for skaters. This provides a quick overview of a player's production. ### get_stats_config Get the configuration for Advanced Stats. This tells you what data is available for deep analysis. ### get_team_faceoff_percentages Get team faceoff percentages. Use this to evaluate a team's success in winning puck possession. ### get_team_monthly_schedule Get the monthly schedule for a team. This is great for long-term planning of your viewing. ### get_team_powerplay Get team powerplay stats. Use this to see which teams have the most dangerous special teams. ### get_team_roster Get a team roster for a specific season. This is your primary tool for checking active players. ### get_team_season_schedule Get all games for a team in the current season. Use this to see a full team itinerary. ### get_team_weekly_schedule Get the weekly schedule for a team. This is perfect for seeing what is coming up in the next few days. ### get_venues Get a list of NHL venues. This provides the locations for all league games. ### search_player Search for a player by name. Use this to quickly find a specific athlete's data. ### get_awards Get NHL awards. This is perfect for looking up the league's highest honors. ### get_conferences Get NHL conferences. This provides the high-level structure of the league. ### get_current_schedule Get the NHL schedule for today. Use this to see what games are happening right now. ### get_current_standings Get current NHL standings. This gives you an immediate look at the league leaderboard. ### get_divisions Get NHL divisions. This helps you see how the league is organized geographically. ### get_franchises Get a list of NHL franchises. This provides a complete list of every team in the league. ### get_team_summary Get summary stats for a team. Use this for a quick snapshot of a team's overall performance. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` What's the score of the game happening right now? ``` **Response:** ``` ### Live NHL Scores | Matchup | Score | Period | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Rangers vs. Bruins** | 3 - 2 | 3rd Period | | **Oilers vs. Flames** | 1 - 1 | 2nd Period | **Current Highlights:** * The Rangers are currently on a 3-minute power play. * Bruins' goalie has made 14 saves in the current period. ``` **Prompt:** ``` Give me the roster for the Toronto Maple Leafs for last year. ``` **Response:** ``` ### Toronto Maple Leafs Roster (2023-2024) **Forwards:** * Nick Suzuki (C) * Cole Caufield (LW) * Auston Matthews (C) **Defensemen:** * Morgan Rielly (D) * Oliver Ekman-Larsson (D) **Goaltenders:** * Joseph Woll * Ilya Samsonov ``` **Prompt:** ``` Who are the top goal scorers in the league this season? ``` **Response:** ``` ### Season Scoring Leaders 1. **Auston Matthews** - 42 Goals, 65 Assists (107 Points) 2. **Connor McDavid** - 31 Goals, 72 Assists (103 Points) 3. **Nathan MacKinnon** - 38 Goals, 50 Assists (88 Points) *Note: These are the current leaders based on the latest season standings.* ``` ## Capabilities ### Pull live game scores Get real-time updates on active NHL games instantly. ### Get real-time play-by-play Access every action and coordinate for a game as it happens. ### Fetch team standings Retrieve current and seasonal standings for all teams. ### Search player biographies Find detailed info and career stats for any specific player. ### Access goalie advanced metrics Get deep stats on goalie performance and save strengths. ### Retrieve franchise records Pull historical data including trophies, attendance, and milestones. ## Use Cases ### Quickly summarizing a finished game A sports writer asks for a recap of a game that just ended. The agent uses `get_game_boxscore` and `get_game_play_by_play` to list the goals and key moments. ### Managing a fantasy hockey lineup A manager wants to see if a player is active and what their recent stats look like. The agent uses `get_team_roster` and `get_skater_summary` to provide a clear status. ### Researching franchise history A historian wants to know which teams have won the most trophies. The agent uses `get_records_trophies` and `get_records_franchises` to build a full list. ### Planning a sports viewing schedule A fan wants to see all the games for their favorite team next month. The agent uses `get_team_monthly_schedule` to list every matchup. ## Benefits - Stay updated on every goal and penalty instantly using `get_live_scores` to follow the action as it happens. - Evaluate goalie reliability with `get_goalie_saves_by_strength` to see how they handle specific shot types. - Build better fantasy rosters by quickly checking team lineups with `get_team_roster` for any season. - Deep dive into league history using `get_records_trophies` and `get_records_franchise_season_records` for research. - Identify the most dangerous special teams by pulling data with `get_team_powerplay` and `get_skater_powerplay`. - Find any player in seconds using `search_player` to get their biographical info and career stats immediately. ## How It Works The bottom line is you get real-time NHL data directly in your chat interface. 1. Subscribe to the NHL MCP on Vinkius. 2. Set your access token to 'PUBLIC' in your client configuration. 3. Ask your AI client for specific hockey data like live scores or player stats. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Can I use the NHL MCP to track live scores?** Yes, it pulls live scores and play-by-play data so you can follow games in real-time without refreshing any pages. **Does the NHL MCP include historical records?** It includes franchise records, trophy lists, and even legacy draft data for deep historical research. **Can I use this for fantasy hockey?** Yes, it is perfect for checking rosters, player stats, and team schedules to help you manage your fantasy lineup. **Does the NHL MCP have goalie stats?** It provides advanced goalie metrics, including saves by strength and summary stats, to help you evaluate performance. **Can I get team schedules with the NHL MCP?** You can pull weekly, monthly, and even full season schedules for any team in the league. **Is the NHL MCP good for sports research?** Yes, it provides deep metrics like powerplay stats and franchise totals for professional-grade analysis. **How can I see the live scores for games happening right now?** Use the `get_live_scores` tool. It will return all active NHL games with their current scores, period information, and clock status. **Can I get a detailed breakdown of a specific game's performance?** Yes! By using the `get_game_boxscore` tool with a valid Game ID, you can retrieve full team statistics, individual player contributions, and scoring summaries. **How do I find advanced statistics for skaters like powerplay goals?** You can use the `get_skater_powerplay` or `get_skater_summary` tools to fetch specialized performance metrics across the league.