NHL-Scoreboard/README.md

NHL Scoreboard Web App

This web application displays live NHL game scores, team statistics, and game states in real-time. It retrieves data from the NHL API and presents it in a user-friendly interface.

Features

• Displays live NHL game scores.
• Sorts games based on priority to highlight the most exciting matchups.
• Responsive design for desktop and mobile devices.

Technologies Used

• Python: Backend scripting language.
• Flask: Web framework for Python.
• HTML/CSS: Frontend markup and styling.
• JavaScript: Client-side scripting for auto-refresh functionality.

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/nhl-scoreboard.git
   

2. Install dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt
   

3. Run the application:

   python app.py
   

4. Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:2897 to view the scoreboard.

Usage

• The scoreboard will display live NHL game scores, team statistics, and game states.
• Games are sorted based on priority to highlight the most exciting matchups.
• The page updates automatically every 10 seconds to show the latest data.
• Responsive design ensures a seamless experience on desktop and mobile devices.

Credits

Special thanks to the NHL for providing the data through their API.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.