NHL MCP Server
Server Configuration
Describes the environment variables required to run the server.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
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No arguments | |||
Instructions
Guidance the server publishes about itself, which clients place ahead of the tool catalog so the model reads it before choosing anything.
This server publishes no instructions, or was last inspected before Glama recorded them.
Capabilities
Server capabilities have not been inspected yet.
Tools
Functions exposed to the LLM to take actions
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| get_live_gamesA | Get live NHL game scores and status for today or a specific date. Shows current scores, period, game state, and venue information. |
| get_game_detailsC | Get detailed information about a specific game including play-by-play data, scoring plays, and period summaries. |
| get_standingsA | Get current NHL standings including wins, losses, points, goals for/against, and goal differential. Can filter by division or conference. |
| get_team_statsC | Get detailed statistics for a specific NHL team including roster, season performance, and player stats. |
| get_player_statsC | Get statistics for top NHL players including goals, assists, points, plus/minus, and other performance metrics. |
| get_goalie_statsC | Get statistics for NHL goalies including save percentage, GAA, wins, shutouts, and other goalie-specific metrics. |
| get_scheduleB | Get NHL schedule for upcoming games. Can get schedule for a specific date or team. |
| get_playoff_bracketC | Get current playoff bracket with series information, matchups, and results. |
| compare_teamsB | Compare head-to-head statistics between two NHL teams including recent matchups and historical records. |
| get_team_streakB | Get current winning or losing streak for an NHL team based on recent game results. |
| compare_seasonsC | Compare team or player statistics across multiple NHL seasons. |
Prompts
Interactive templates invoked by user choice
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No prompts | |
Resources
Contextual data attached and managed by the client
| Name | Description |
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No resources | |
TDQS
Scored across 11 tools
Most tools have distinct purposes targeting different NHL data categories (games, players, teams, standings, etc.), but there is some overlap between get_player_stats and get_team_stats (which includes player stats) that could cause minor confusion. The compare_seasons and compare_teams tools are clearly differentiated from the get_* tools.
All tools follow a consistent verb_noun naming pattern with clear, descriptive names. The pattern is uniform across all 11 tools, using either 'get_' or 'compare_' prefixes followed by specific nouns, making them predictable and easy to understand.
With 11 tools, this server is well-scoped for an NHL data domain, covering key aspects like games, players, teams, standings, and schedules. Each tool serves a distinct purpose without feeling bloated or insufficient, fitting the typical range of 3-15 tools for a focused server.
The tool set provides comprehensive coverage for accessing NHL statistics and information, including live games, historical data, comparisons, and playoff details. Minor gaps exist, such as lack of tools for draft information, league news, or player injury reports, but core workflows are well-supported without dead ends.