# 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.).

Agent View of the PolicyLayer registry record for `nhl_get_game_play_by_play`. HTML page: https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-lacausecrypto-sports-hub/nhl-get-game-play-by-play

## Facts

- Tool: `nhl_get_game_play_by_play`
- Server: Sports Hub (`mcp-sports-hub`) — https://policylayer.com/tools/io-github-lacausecrypto-sports-hub.md
- Install: `npx -y mcp-sports-hub`
- Homepage: https://github.com/lacausecrypto/mcp-sports-hub
- Risk category: Read (Low risk)
- Registry record: grade B, identity unverified
- Server rate-limited: no
- Parameters: 0
- Recommended policy verdict: Allowed

## Example call (MCP tools/call, JSON-RPC 2.0)

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "nhl_get_game_play_by_play",
    "arguments": {}
  }
}
```

## 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 own 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 signals: Bulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

## Use case

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.

## Recommended policy (PolicyLayer)

Verdict: **Allowed**. Enforced by the PolicyLayer MCP gateway (https://policylayer.com/mcp-gateway) before a call reaches Sports Hub:

```json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "nhl_get_game_play_by_play": {}
  }
}
```

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