Like the Fourth Down Bot that has become somewhat popular in NFL circles, and is used (or closely replicated) by the Philadelphia Eagles, there is a Goalie Pull Bot for NHL games:
https://twitter.com/thepullbot?lang=en
https://twitter.com/user/status/981031419362402305
https://twitter.com/user/status/981034791918362624
The particular model is based on the first one the authors in OP talk about in the Appendix of their study, which accounts for home/away, estimated probability of getting a powerplay, and a small adjustment for estimated team strength.
http://moneypuck.com/about.htm#bot
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