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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.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Novak scores a powerplay goal against the New Jersey Devils

3 DAYS AGO • 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

Scores in loss to Dallas Novak scored a goal in Sunday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Stars.

Impact Novak gave the Penguins a 2-1 lead in the second period with a tip-in, but the Stars would mount a late comeback to win it in the shootout. This was Novak's fourth goal of the season, but he's riding a productive stretch. He has six points over his last five outings, tallying two goals and four assists in that stretch.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rantanen scores lone shootout goal as Stars rally past Penguins 3-2

Mikko Rantanen’s final-round score was the only goal of the shootout and Jake Oettinger made 27 saves as the Dallas Stars beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Sunday night

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Stays warm with two assists Novak logged a pair of assists, including one on the power play, and went plus-2 in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Lightning.

Impact Novak has five points over his last four games. The 28-year-old saw just 11:21 of ice time Thursday, but he made the most of it, helping out on goals by Ville Koivunen and Evgeni Malkin. Novak has 12 points (four on the power play), 33 shots on net and a minus-1 rating over 26 outings. He's showed 40-point potential in the past, and while he may not play at that level for all of 2025-26, he could help fantasy managers in deep formats.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Buries power-play goal in win Novak scored a power-play goal in Monday's 5-1 win over the Flyers.

Impact Novak has three points over his last three games. He's been on the second line in recent contests, which could be a spot that allows him to maintain decent offense. He's more of a supporting player on this team with three goals, 10 points, 33 shots on net and a minus-3 rating over 25 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Crosby scores 58th, 59th career goals against Flyers in Penguins' dominant 5-1 victory

Pittsburgh star Sidney Crosby scored his 58th and 59th career goals against the Philadelphia Flyers and his continued excellence in the cross-state rivalry helped lead the Penguins...

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Generates two helpers Novak logged two assists in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Novak snapped a five-game point drought with the effort. The 28-year-old set up Sidney Crosby's game-tying goal in the third period and Kris Letang's game-winner in overtime. Novak has played a supporting role in the middle six this year, earning nine points, 30 shots on net and a minus-1 rating over 23 appearances. He was on the second line in this contest, and if he can play well with Evgeni Malkin, Novak could stick in that spot for a while.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Opens scoring in loss Novak scored a goal and blocked two shots in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Kings.

Impact Novak opened the scoring at 8:48 of the first period. This was just his second goal of the year, though he produced a decent four assists over nine contests between tallies. The 28-year-old is up to seven points, 22 shots on net and an even plus-minus rating while filling a middle-six role.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Devils beat the Penguins 2-1 in a shootout to take over 1st place in the Metropolitan Division

Paul Cotter scored the shootout winner, Jake Allen stopped 33 of the 34 shots he faced in regulation and overtime and the New Jersey Devils beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 to take...

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Gets first goal in black and gold Novak scored a power-play goal on three shots in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Canucks.

Impact This was Novak's first goal in nine total games as a Penguin. Seven of them have come this season, and he's added an assist, 10 shots on net, five blocked shots, three hits and a minus-1 rating. The 28-year-old forward is filling a wing spot on the third line and also plays on the second power-play unit, but he's got a lot to prove before he can be trusted to help provide scoring depth in fantasy.

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

NHL Highlights | Penguins vs. Red Wings | September 29, 2025

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Good to go for first practice Novak (lower body) is not listed among the injured players on the Penguins' training camp roster released Wednesday.

Impact Novak was sidelined for over a month to end the 2024-25 season. He had 22 points over 54 contests between the Penguins and the Predators last year. Novak is set to fill a middle-six role, but it remains to be seen if he'll primarily work as the third-line center or a second-line winger early in 2025-26.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Beneath The Numbers: Tommy Novak's Potential 2025-26 Impact In Pittsburgh The Pittsburgh Penguins made a trade that few saw coming before the 2025 trade deadline on March 5, dealing forward Michael Bunting and a 20...

JULY 22, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Penguins Forward Could Be Big Surprise Next Season Right before the NHL trade deadline, the Pittsburgh Penguins acquired forward Tommy Novak from the Nashville Predators. However, Penguins fa...

JUNE 2, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

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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

Rantanen scores lone shootout goal as Stars rally past Penguins 3-2

Crosby scores 58th, 59th career goals against Flyers in Penguins' dominant 5-1 victory

Devils beat the Penguins 2-1 in a shootout to take over 1st place in the Metropolitan Division