Tommy Novak
C/LW NSH
Wed 4/10/24 11:03 AM

Novak scored a goal on four shots in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Jets.
EDGE Analysis
Novak opened the scoring 4:05 into the first period, beating Connor Hellebuyck on a partial breakaway to give the Preds an early lead. The goal is Novak's first since March 19 -- he came into Thursday with just one assist in his previous nine contests. The 26-year-old center is up to 41 points (16 goals, 24 assists) through 68 games this year, two shy of his career high set last season.

Tommy Novak
C/LW NSH
Sun 3/17/24 1:40 AM

Novak scored a goal on two shots, blocked three shots and went plus-2 in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Kraken.
EDGE Analysis
Novak has four points over six games since he inked a three-year contract extension March 4. The 26-year-old has become an integral part of the Predators' offense, filling a middle-six role. For the season, he has 14 goals, 38 points, 86 shots on net and a minus-3 rating through 57 appearances. He should be able to challenge for his marks of 17 goals and 43 points from last season.

Tommy Novak
C/LW NSH
Mon 3/4/24 1:39 PM

Novak signed a three-year, $10.5 million contract extension with the Predators on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Novak has developed into a solid middle-six contributor that sees power-play time over the past two seasons with Nashville, picking up 30 goals and 77 points, 22 of which have come with the man advantage, over 102 games. The 26-year-old forward should continue to produce at a similar rate over the next three campaigns.

Tommy Novak
C/LW NSH
Sun 3/3/24 9:46 AM

Novak scored a power-play goal and added an even-strength assist in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Avalanche.
EDGE Analysis
After having a hand in the eventual game-winner by Cody Glass late in the second period, Novak potted his own tally midway through the third as the Predators pulled away. Novak's been on a roll over the last month, producing five goals and 13 points over the last 13 games despite a third-line assignment and a spot on the second power-play unit.

Tommy Novak
C/LW NSH
Mon 2/26/24 12:42 AM

Novak produced an assist in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Ducks.
EDGE Analysis
Novak won a faceoff back to Filip Forsberg, who quickly buried the Predators' second goal at 3:26 of the third period. The helper gave Novak 10 points over the last 10 games, a span in which he's been held scoreless only once. The 26-year-old center is up to 31 points, 77 shots on net and a minus-7 rating over 48 appearances. Novak's consistency of late makes him a strong depth option in fantasy.

Tommy Novak
C/LW NSH
Sun 2/25/24 1:29 AM

Novak recorded a power-play assist in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Sharks.
EDGE Analysis
Novak set up a Filip Forsberg tally in the second period. With at least one point in eight of his last nine games, Novak has been a consistent presence on offense while seeing middle-six minutes. He's up to 30 points, 77 shots on net and a minus-7 rating through 47 outings this season. The 26-year-old will likely continue to play on the third line since the Predators are clicking on a four-game winning streak.

Tommy Novak
C/LW NSH
Fri 2/23/24 3:22 AM

Novak recorded an assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Kings.
EDGE Analysis
Novak stayed warm Thursday, picking up his eighth point in his last eight games. The center helped out on a Mark Jankowski tally in the second period. The 26-year-old Novak is up to 29 points, 76 shots on net and a minus-7 rating through 46 outings. He's holding down a middle-six role with time on the second power-play unit, which makes him useful in deep fantasy formats that focus on scoring.

Tommy Novak
C/LW NSH
Wed 2/21/24 1:04 AM

Novak scored a goal on three shots and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Golden Knights.
EDGE Analysis
Novak scored in the second period, giving him four goals and three assists over his last seven outings. The 26-year-old has surged despite playing in a bottom-six role. He's up to 12 goals, 28 points, 74 shots and a minus-8 rating through 45 appearances this season. Fantasy managers in deeper formats could find a spot for Novak while he's scoring.

Tommy Novak
C/LW NSH
Wed 2/14/24 12:36 AM

Novak scored a goal in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Devils.
EDGE Analysis
Novak has goals in back-to-back games, and he's racked up five points during a four-game streak. The 26-year-old is making the most of his middle-six usage lately, finding some consistency that was lacking for much of January. He's at 10 goals, 26 points, 68 shots on net and a minus-10 rating through 42 outings overall.

Tommy Novak
C/LW NSH
Sun 2/11/24 12:38 AM

Novak scored a power-play goal on two shots and added an assist in Saturday's 5-4 overtime win over the Coyotes.
EDGE Analysis
Novak sparked the Predators' comeback with his third-period marker, and he helped complete it by setting up a Ryan McDonagh goal in overtime. This was Novak's first multi-point effort since Nov. 11 -- the game before he missed 11 contests with an upper-body injury. The 26-year-old forward is up to nine tallies, 25 points, 67 shots on net and a minus-9 rating through 41 outings. He's mainly played in a middle-six role and may have appeal in deeper fantasy formats that focus on scoring only.