# NHL API

> NHL API on Apizie: 3 endpoints (Standings, Scores, Schedule) returned as clean JSON through one API key. 3 endpoints are live now. Call it over REST at https://www.apizie.tech/v1/entertainment:nhl/{endpoint} or from Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor through the Apizie MCP server. Free plan: 1,000 requests a month.

- Project key: `entertainment:nhl`
- Category: Entertainment
- Status: live
- Source: https://api-web.nhle.com
- Page: https://www.apizie.tech/api/entertainment/nhl
- OpenAPI: https://www.apizie.tech/api/entertainment/nhl/openapi.json

National Hockey League standings, schedules and live scores.

## Endpoints

### Standings
`GET https://www.apizie.tech/v1/entertainment:nhl/standings`

### Scores
`GET https://www.apizie.tech/v1/entertainment:nhl/scores`

### Schedule
`GET https://www.apizie.tech/v1/entertainment:nhl/schedule`

## Example
```
curl "https://www.apizie.tech/v1/entertainment:nhl/standings" \
  -H "x-api-key: $APIZIE_KEY"
```

## FAQ

### How do I call the NHL API?
Create a free Apizie key, then send GET https://www.apizie.tech/v1/entertainment:nhl/standings with the header x-api-key. Every endpoint returns { project, data, timestamp }.

### Is the NHL API free on Apizie?
Yes. The Free plan includes 1,000 requests a month at 100 requests a minute, no credit card.

### Can AI agents use the NHL API?
Yes. Add the Apizie MCP server (https://www.apizie.tech/mcp) to Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or VS Code, then ask in plain language. The agent calls run_scraper with project key entertainment:nhl.

### What is the status of the NHL API?
Live: works with just an Apizie key