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Canadiens try to keep win streak going, host the Penguins

The Montreal Canadiens play the Pittsburgh Penguins with a four win streak on the line

14 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Deals two helpers in loss Novak supplied two assists, including one on the power play, in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Novak snapped a four-game point drought with this performance. The 29-year-old center continues to feature on the Penguins' second line, a spot that should lead to more productive stretches. He has three goals, four assists, 15 shots on net, eight blocked shots and a plus-1 rating over nine appearances this season. He's earned three of his helpers on the power play.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Penguins vs. Golden Knights | NHL Highlights | Oct 17, 2026

OCTOBER 18 • YOUTUBE

Golden Knights rout Penguins 6-2 as Mark Stone nets a goal and 2 assists

Mark Stone had a goal and two assists, and the Vegas Golden Knights extended their strong start by romping past the slumping Pittsburgh Penguins 6-2

OCTOBER 18 • Associated Press

Scores again in loss Novak scored a goal on three shots and blocked two shots in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Capitals.

Impact Novak has had a strong start to the year while centering the second line. He has three goals, two assists, eight shots on net, four blocked shots and a plus-2 rating over four appearances. Novak has topped the 40-point mark in three of the previous four years, so he's definitely worth considering in fantasy, though his contributions will be mostly limited to points and shots.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Nets GWG in OT Novak scored two goals, including the OT winner, dished out an assist and placed three shots on net in Saturday's 6-5 overtime win over Montreal.

Impact Novak emerged as the hero in Saturday's contest, as he found the back on a one-time slapshot off a feed from Evgeni Malkin. The 29-year-old Novak also picked up two points in the second period, including his first goal of the 2026-27 season. Across the Penguins first two games, half of his four points have been posted on the power play, where he is set to play with the team's first unit, at least until Bryan Rust (upper body) returns. Novak is off to a solid start, making him a decent streaming option in fantasy given his current role as the team's No. 2 center.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Secures three-year extension Novak agreed to terms on a three-year, $13.95 million contract extension with Pittsburgh on Friday.

Impact With his extension, Novak will be locked up with the Penguins through the 2029-30 season while carrying an annual cap hit of just $4.65 million. The 29-year-old winger was a little hot and cold last year, racking up 31 points in the first 56 games, but struggled after the Olympic break, managing just 13 points in the final 32 contests, including the playoffs. Additionally, Novak ended the year having scored just once in 22 outings during that stretch. Still, Novak is set to step into the second-line center role for the Penguins ahead of the 2026-27 campaign, though youngster Ben Kindel figures to be knocking on the door for a spot in the top six.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Finds twine Thursday Novak scored a goal on three shots in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Devils.

Impact Novak ended a 12-game goal drought with his second-period tally. The 28-year-old has four points over his last six games and may be heating up again in a middle-six role. He's been effective there for much of the season, earning 16 goals, 41 points, 124 shots on net, 33 blocked shots, 24 PIM and a plus-5 rating over 79 appearances.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Novak scores a goal against the New Jersey Devils

APRIL 10 • YOUTUBE

Buries goal in win Novak scored a goal on three shots in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Mammoth.

Impact Novak's tally tied the game at 2-2 late in the second period. The 28-year-old has earned four points over the last five games and has looked capable in handling a larger role while the Penguins' forward group is depleted by absences. Novak now has 15 goals, 37 points, 104 shots on net and a plus-3 rating through 66 appearances. He's on pace to top the 40-point mark for the third time in his four full NHL campaigns.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Penguins rally from two-goal deficit to top Mammoth 4-3

Noel Acciari scored the go-ahead goal at the 8:03 mark of the third period to lift the Pittsburgh Penguins past the Utah Mammoth 4-3

MARCH 15 • Associated Press

OT hero against Bruins Novak scored the overtime winner and added an assist in Sunday's 5-4 victory over Boston.

Impact After helping to set up an Anthony Mantha tally in the third period, Novak capped a comeback from a 3-0 deficit by snapping a one-timer past Joonas Korpisalo. The 28-year-old center is beginning to look more comfortable in a top-six role while Sidney Crosby (lower body) and Evgeni Malkin (suspension) are unavailable, and through 10 games since the beginning of February, Novak has produced five goals and eight points.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Pots power-play goal Saturday Novak scored a power-play goal in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Flyers.

Impact Novak had been limited to one assist over his last four outings. The Penguins are thin up front right now with Sidney Crosby (lower body) hurt and Evgeni Malkin (suspension) sidelined. That will add pressure for Novak to perform despite the weakened supporting cast. The 28-year-old has done a fine job so far with 13 goals, 34 points (seven on the power play), 95 shots on net and a plus-1 rating over 62 appearances this season.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Opens scoring on power play Novak scored a power-play goal on two shots in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Devils.

Impact Novak has a four-game point streak to start February, earning three goals and an assist in that span. The Penguins are likely to take a balanced approach to distributing ice time while Sidney Crosby (lower body) is out for at least four weeks. Novak got top billing on the lineup sheet Thursday, but look for Ben Kindel to also see a boost in ice time. Novak has 12 goals, 20 helpers, 87 shots on net and a plus-3 rating over 57 appearances this season.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Novak scores a powerplay goal against the New Jersey Devils

FEBRUARY 27 • YOUTUBE

Puts away goal Novak scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Sabres.

Impact Novak has two goals and an assist over three games in February. The 28-year-old center stretched the Penguins' lead to 4-2 in the third period to fend off any comeback effort for the Sabres. Novak is up to 11 goals, 31 points, 85 shots on net, 22 PIM and a plus-3 rating through 56 appearances this season. He should continue to offer decent upside on offense in a second-line role.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Lights lamp in loss Novak scored a goal in Monday's 3-2 loss to Ottawa.

Impact Novak's tally midway through Monday's final period tied the game at two goals apiece before Ottawa's Claude Giroux scored the game-winner six minutes later. Novak's twine finder brings him up to 10 goals on the season to go along with 29 points and 81 shots on net across 54 games. The goal helped him secure his fourth consecutive campaign reaching the double-digit goal mark. His first full season in Pittsburgh has taken a step up as of late with eight points over his last nine games. His role centering the team's second line alongside Yegor Chinakhov and Evgeni Malkin has elevated the 28-year-old's ceiling in fantasy, giving Novak decent streaming value in deep leagues. Look for him to challenge his career high of 45 points by the end of the regular season.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie Ben Kindel scores twice, leads Penguins to a 3-2 win over the Canucks

Rookie Ben Kindel scored twice in the second period to lead the Penguins to a 3-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday and a sweep of Pittsburgh’s four-game western Canada trip

JANUARY 26 • Associated Press

Earns two points in win Novak scored a goal on two shots, added an assist, logged two PIM and went plus-3 in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Flames.

Impact Novak snapped a seven-game goal drought with his third-period tally. The 28-year-old forward has earned five points over his last four outings and should stick on the second line as long as his offense is steady. He's up to nine goals, 26 points, 74 shots on net, 20 blocked shots, 20 PIM and a plus-3 rating through 49 appearances this season.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Two apples keep doctor away Novak picked up two assists Thursday in a 6-3 victory over the Flyers.

Impact The second line forward picked up his first points in five games. Novak has six points (two goals, four assists) in his last 14 games and 23 (eight goals, 15 assists) in 46 games this season. He doesn't deliver hits, blocks or PIM, so his fantasy value is limited.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Coronato's 3rd-period goal lifts Flames over Penguins 2-1

Matt Coronato scored in the third period to lift the Calgary Flames over the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 on Saturday

JANUARY 10 • Associated Press

Tallies PP goal Sunday Novak scored a power-play goal in Sunday's 5-4 overtime win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Novak has found the back of the net in two of his last four games and snapped a two-game pointless skid. The second-line center hasn't been very productive, however, and this was only his eighth goal of the campaign. He's netted three of those eight goals on the power play while posting 21 points in 41 contests. He's on pace to reach the 40-point plateau for the first time since the 2023-24 campaign.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Goal, assist in win Novak scored a goal on two shots and added an assist in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Hurricanes.

Impact Novak earned his first multi-point effort since Dec. 16. The 28-year-old is building chemistry centering Anthony Mantha and Justin Brazeau, though Novak is a placeholder in that spot until Evgeni Malkin (upper body) can return. Novak has contributed seven goals, 13 assists, 57 shots on net and a plus-1 rating through 38 outings this season.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two points Tuesday Novak recorded a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 6-4 loss to the Oilers.

Impact Novak snapped a two-game pointless drought and a three-game goalless skid with this two-point effort Tuesday. It was his first multi-point performance since delivering two helpers in a win over the Lightning on Dec. 4. Novak has been productive despite his bottom-six role in the lineup, and he has 17 points (six goals, 11 assists) across 32 games this season. With these numbers, and despite his third-line role, he might have some upside as a streaming option in deeper formats.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pots another goal Novak scored a goal on six shots and went minus-2 in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Ducks.

Impact Novak has three goals and two assists during a four-game point streak to open December. He's at five goals, 14 points, 40 shots and a minus-2 rating through 28 outings overall. His strong play recently has opened the door for him to see top-six minutes, and that's enough to also get him on the fantasy radar until his offense fades.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Canadiens try to keep win streak going, host the Penguins

Golden Knights rout Penguins 6-2 as Mark Stone nets a goal and 2 assists

Penguins rally from two-goal deficit to top Mammoth 4-3

Rookie Ben Kindel scores twice, leads Penguins to a 3-2 win over the Canucks

Matt Coronato's 3rd-period goal lifts Flames over Penguins 2-1