Novak (upper body) will play Sunday against Vancouver, according to Predators Radio Host Max Herz.
Novak might occupy a bottom-six role in the lineup following a six-game absence. He has three goals, one assist and 22 shots on net across 12 appearances this season. Novak's return could make Michael McCarron a healthy scratch versus the Canucks.
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Predators' Thomas Novak: Out again Friday
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Novak (upper body) won't play Friday versus the Flames, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.
Novak will be out of the lineup for the sixth games in a row. The 27-year-old center's next chance to play is Sunday versus the Canucks, though it's unclear if he'll be ready for that contest.
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Predators' Thomas Novak: Unavailable Thursday
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Novak (upper body) will miss Thursday's game against Edmonton, per Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site.
Novak is set to miss his fifth straight game. He has three goals and four points in 12 outings in 2024-25. It remains to be seen if he'll be an option Friday versus Calgary.
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Predators' Thomas Novak: Ruled out for Monday
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Novak (upper body) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Avalanche, Predators Radio Host Max Herz reports.
Novak participated in Monday's morning skate but will be unavailable for a fourth consecutive game. However, he seems to be getting closer to returning to game action, and his next opportunity to do so will be Thursday in Edmonton.
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Predators' Thomas Novak: Unavailable Saturday
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Novak (upper body) won't play Saturday against Utah, according to Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site.
Novak will miss his third straight game. He has collected three goals, one assist and 22 shots on net across 12 appearances this season. Colton Sissons (upper body) will replace Novak in Saturday's lineup.
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Predators' Thomas Novak: Remains out Thursday
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Novak (upper body) won't play against Florida on Thursday, per Nick Kieser of 102.5 ESPN Nashville.
It will be Novak's second straight game on the shelf. He has three goals and four points in 12 appearances in 2024-25. When Novak is available, he'll likely serve in a middle-six capacity. In the meantime, Michael McCarron is set to play in his second consecutive game.
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Predators' Thomas Novak: Has upper-body injury
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Novak missed Wednesday's game versus the Capitals due to an upper-body injury.
Novak was a last-second scratch for the Predators, who were originally preparing to sit Luke Evangelista. The 27-year-old Novak is considered day-to-day, casting doubt on his availability for Thursday's game versus the Panthers.
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Predators' Thomas Novak: Garners assist in win
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Novak logged a power-play assist in Friday's 3-2 win over the Blackhawks.
Novak earned his first helper of the season on Brady Skjei's third-period tally, which was the game-winner. The 27-year-old Novak has four points, 16 shots on net and a plus-1 rating through seven contests so far. His ice time was limited to 10:45 in Friday's win, though it's unclear if he's in danger of being a healthy scratch. He'll have limited fantasy value in a bottom-six role, though if he can turn his performance around, he could be a candidate for the second line again.
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Predators' Thomas Novak: Finds back of net Tuesday
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Novak scored a goal in Tuesday's 4-0 win over the Bruins.
Novak recorded his third goal of the season Tuesday, but unlike in the previous two games in which he scored, this one contributed to Nashville's victory. The Predators have endured a tough start to the season, but Novak has found a way to stay productive, tallying three goals across six appearances while averaging 2.3 shots per game.
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Predators' Thomas Novak: Tallies in Tuesday's loss
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Novak netted a goal in Tuesday's 7-3 loss versus the Kraken.
Novak had a yawning cage to shoot at after being set up on his goal by Mark Jankowski, but it wasn't enough to help Nashville overcome Seattle's offensive outburst. Novak is filling a third-line role while skating on the second power-play unit, so he's not relied upon much for primary scoring. The 27-year-old has reached the 43-point mark in back-to-back seasons, and he should be able to post similar numbers in 2024-25.
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Predators' Thomas Novak: Scores in Thursday's loss
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Novak scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Stars.
Novak began the game on the second line, but his goal came early in the third period when he switched places with Colton Sissons. The 27-year-old Novak has the talent to be a top-six forward, but he'll have to be consistent to keep that role this season. He put up 45 points, 113 shots on net and a minus-3 rating in 71 regular-season outings last year, and his fantasy value relies exclusively on offense since he adds almost no physical play.
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Predators' Thomas Novak: Carries offense in preseason loss
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Novak scored a goal and added two assists, one on the power play, in Saturday's preseason loss to the Hurricanes.
The 27-year-old center had a hand in every Nashville goal in a 5-3 loss, helping to set up Mark Jankowski with the man advantage in the first period and Cole Smith at even strength in the second before potting his own tally in the final stanza. Novak seems set in a top-six role, and while he may not see many shifts on the first power-play unit, he could see a lot of even-strength ice time alongside new teammates Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault. Novak set career highs with 18 goals and 45 points in 2023-24, but he could be poised to blow past those numbers given the talent upgrade around him.
Novak scored a goal on four shots in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Jets.
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.
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Predators' Thomas Novak: Lights lamp in win
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Novak scored a goal on two shots, blocked three shots and went plus-2 in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Kraken.
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.
Predators' Thomas Novak: Inks three-year extension
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Novak signed a three-year, $10.5 million contract extension with the Predators on Monday.
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.
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Predators' Thomas Novak: Two-point effort against Avs
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Novak scored a power-play goal and added an even-strength assist in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Avalanche.
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.
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Predators' Thomas Novak: Faceoff win generates assist
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Novak produced an assist in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Ducks.
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.
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Predators' Thomas Novak: Supplies power-play helper
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Novak recorded a power-play assist in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Sharks.
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.
