Tommy Novak — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Tommy Novak is an NHL center for the Pittsburgh Penguins. In the 2025-26 season Tommy Novak has 16 goals, 26 assists and 42 points in 82 games, worth 11.1 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Weight | 190 lb |
| Draft | 2015 — Round 3, Pick 85 — NSH |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 16 | 26 | 42 | +1 | 24 | 130 | 12.3% | 14:17 | 50.6% | 18.7 | 0.3 | 11.1 | 1.99 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +6.6 | +6.8 | +0.5 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 74th, GAR 83th, WAR 83th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 82 | 16 | 26 | 42 | 11.1 |
| 2024-25 | 54 | 13 | 9 | 22 | 5.6 |
| 2023-24 | 71 | 18 | 27 | 45 | 9.8 |
| 2022-23 | 51 | 17 | 26 | 43 | 5.4 |
| 2021-22 | 27 | 1 | 6 | 7 | -0.0 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Tommy Novak has been worth 11.1 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 83rd percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+6.8 GAR), with shorthanded defense his smallest contribution (+0).
Across 5 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 11.1 in 2025-26.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tommy Novak's GAR this season?
Tommy Novak has been worth 11.1 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 83rd percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Tommy Novak have this season?
Tommy Novak has 16 goals and 26 assists for 42 points in 82 games this season.
Is Tommy Novak a good center?
Tommy Novak ranks in the 83rd percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (11.1) in the 2025-26 season.