nhl_get_game_play_by_play

Get the full play-by-play feed for an NHL game. Contains every event (shots, goals, penalties, faceoffs, etc.).

SERVERSports Hub SOURCEmcp-sports-hub
Low RISK CLASS
Category Read
Parameters 00 required
Recommended Allowedsee the rule below
Registry record Grade B, identity unverified Pull the record →

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What nhl_get_game_play_by_play does on Sports Hub

AI agents call nhl_get_game_play_by_play to retrieve information from Sports Hub without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why nhl_get_game_play_by_play is rated Low

This tool retrieves historical or live sports event data without modifying it. It queries an NHL game database to return play-by-play information. There are no side effects, state changes, or ability to trigger external operations. The low severity reflects minimal risk even if misused—an agent cannot harm systems or data by requesting game statistics.

From the tool's definition Tool name and description indicate data retrieval: 'Get the full play-by-play feed' with enumerated event types (shots, goals, penalties, faceoffs). No mutation, deletion, or execution of external systems.

Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

Questions about nhl_get_game_play_by_play

What does the nhl_get_game_play_by_play tool do? +

Get the full play-by-play feed for an NHL game. Contains every event (shots, goals, penalties, faceoffs, etc.). It is categorised as a Read tool in the Sports Hub MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on nhl_get_game_play_by_play? +

Register the Sports Hub MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for nhl_get_game_play_by_play: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Sports Hub. Nothing to install.

What risk level is nhl_get_game_play_by_play? +

nhl_get_game_play_by_play is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit nhl_get_game_play_by_play? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the nhl_get_game_play_by_play rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block nhl_get_game_play_by_play completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for nhl_get_game_play_by_play. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides nhl_get_game_play_by_play? +

nhl_get_game_play_by_play is provided by the Sports Hub MCP server (mcp-sports-hub). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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