Tommy Novak
- Position
- Center
- Number
- #18
- Age
- 29
- Country
- USA
Tommy Novak’s 2026-27 season
Tommy Novak has 8 points (3 goals, 5 assists) in 11 games for the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2026-27 NHL season. That makes 0.73 points per game, third on the Pittsburgh Penguins in scoring and tied for 65th among the 588 NHL players with a point. His 3 goals rank joint third on the team.
His goals include 1 game-winner. He has a point in 5 of his 11 games, 2 multi-point nights among them. He had his biggest game on October 3 against the Montreal Canadiens: 2 goals and 1 assist. He has 4 penalty minutes.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have played 11 games and sit 14th in the Eastern Conference at 4-6-1, with 9 points.
NHL this season
- P
- 8
- G
- 3
- A
- 5
- PIM
- 4
- PPG
- 0
- SHG
- 0
- GWG
- 1
- GP
- 11
Recent form
Novak keeps a steady pace: 7 points (3 goals) in the last 10 games of the Pittsburgh Penguins, close to his 0.73 per game for the season. In the last five alone he has 3 points.
Line and role
In the Pittsburgh Penguins’ most recent charted game (October 22), Novak played on the first line at left wing with Sidney Crosby and Rickard Rakell. The trio shared 10:05 of five-on-five time, and he logged 16:37 of ice time in all.
On special teams he was part of the first power-play unit in that game.
Lines are read from the NHL’s shift charts: the forwards and defensemen who shared the most five-on-five ice time form a unit.
Tommy Novak game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22 | vs Florida Panthers | W 4–0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 19 | @ Utah Mammoth | L 4–5 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct 17 | @ Vegas Golden Knights | L 2–6 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Oct 16 | @ Colorado Avalanche | L 2–5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 13 | @ Chicago Blackhawks | L 3–5 | – | – | – |
| Oct 10 | vs Dallas Stars | W 2–1 SO | – | – | – |
| Oct 9 | @ Columbus Blue Jackets | OTL 2–3 SO | – | – | – |
| Oct 7 | @ Washington Capitals | L 3–5 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Oct 5 | vs Winnipeg Jets | L 2–3 | – | – | – |
| Oct 3 | vs Montreal Canadiens | W 6–5 OT | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Next game
The Pittsburgh Penguins host the Nashville Predators on Saturday, October 24. Our model gives the Pittsburgh Penguins a 56% chance to win, overtime and shootout included, with a projected 3–2 score.
It is the first meeting of the season between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Nashville Predators.
Profile
Tommy Novak is a 29-year-old center from the United States who wears number 18 for the Pittsburgh Penguins in the NHL.
Tommy Novak: questions and answers
- How many points does Tommy Novak have this season?
- 8 points in the 2026-27 NHL season: 3 goals and 5 assists in 11 games for the Pittsburgh Penguins. That ranks third on the team.
- How many goals has Tommy Novak scored in 2026-27?
- 3 goals in 11 games and 1 game-winner.
- Who are Tommy Novak’s linemates?
- In the Pittsburgh Penguins’ latest charted game (October 22) he played on the first line with Sidney Crosby and Rickard Rakell, and on the first power-play unit.
- When does Tommy Novak play next?
- The Pittsburgh Penguins host the Nashville Predators on Saturday, October 24; our model gives the Pittsburgh Penguins a 56% chance to win.
- What position does Tommy Novak play?
- Tommy Novak is a center, number 18, for the Pittsburgh Penguins, aged 29, from the United States.