NHL Hockey 8-Hour Briefing
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Player Updates
Blues forward Robert Thomas will take a temporary leave of absence due to a personal matter. The St. Louis player ranks second on the team with 33 points this season.
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby will miss at least four weeks after being placed on injured reserve. The Pittsburgh team announced the move Wednesday.
Olympic Hockey
The United States' Olympic hockey gold medal win over Canada on Sunday drew an average audience of 26 million viewers on NBC and Peacock in the U.S. The victory marked a significant moment for American hockey.