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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Traded near the deadline from Nashville, Novak only got to play in two games with the Penguins before he lost the rest of the season due to a lower-body injury. All of his 22 points (13 goals, nine assists) came in the 52 games he played with the Predators. Much of his potential with Pittsburgh will depend on what his role with the team ends up being. He won’t displace Sidney Crosby or Evgeni Malkin for center roles in the top six, and it remains to be seen how much usage he'll get on the power play. He’s been an efficient scorer during his time in the NHL, now spanning over 200 games with a 15.2 shooting percentage in his career. If he’s put in a position to succeed and can stay healthy, Novak could be a candidate for the first 20-goal season of his career. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a three-year, $10.5 million contract extension with the Predators in March of 2024.
Pots another goal
Novak scored a goal on six shots and went minus-2 in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Ducks.
ANALYSIS
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.
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.
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- Average Power Play TOI: 1:06
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Serving primarily as Nashville's third-line center, Novak provided 18 goals and 45 points across 71 regular-season contests last year. Although it was just his third NHL campaign, he's 27 years old, so he shouldn't be confused for a prospect. Still, Novak is offensively capable enough to step up if given a bigger role. More specifically, if he ends up on the Predators' second line with free-agent additions Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault, then Novak would be in a prime position to push for the 60-point milestone. It's not a foregone conclusion that the Minnesota native will get that role, but it is a real possibility, making Novak a strong buy-low candidate.
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Scores in loss to Dallas
Novak scored a goal in Sunday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Stars.
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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.
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Buries power-play goal in win
Novak scored a power-play goal in Monday's 5-1 win over the Flyers.
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Generates two helpers
Novak logged two assists in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over the Blue Jackets.
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Opens scoring in loss
Novak scored a goal and blocked two shots in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Kings.
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Could be on the move
Novak is expected to be traded to the Penguins, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports Wednesday
ANALYSIS
Novak looked poised to be the Predators' second-line center down the stretch, but a trade would change those plans. He's unlikely to be anything more than a third-line center in Pittsburgh. Luke Schenn is also rumored to be in the deal for the Penguins, with Michael Bunting heading the other way to the Predators.
Novak looked poised to be the Predators' second-line center down the stretch, but a trade would change those plans. He's unlikely to be anything more than a third-line center in Pittsburgh. Luke Schenn is also rumored to be in the deal for the Penguins, with Michael Bunting heading the other way to the Predators.