So I'm still unclear why they automatically get rewarded the extra 3 card salvage if you can't play it out. Maybe I just need to be pointed to some rules or something because it's still unclear to me.
I don't think that there should be a general rule for a thing like that. Not all events require the opponent to participate in a match.
At best, the special rule should be posted below the event card in the "clarification section".
I am saying that it would be unfair for a team that could win 9 cards to get 6, when the fault is on the opponent's side.