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 7.6 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Tommy Novak is an effective middle-six center, demonstrating significant offensive upside in his recent season with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Playing 82 games, he recorded 16 goals and 26 assists for 42 points, achieving a strong 10.2 GAR. This marks a career high in GAR for the 29-year-old, establishing his offensive capabilities.
His primary strength lies in his even-strength offense, which contributed an impressive +7.9 GAR. Novak consistently drives play and generates scoring opportunities, solidifying his role as a key offensive contributor for the Penguins. His continued development suggests he is becoming a consistent scoring threat.
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 | 53.3% | 18.7 | 0.3 | 7.6 | 1.76 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +6.3 | +6.1 | +0.7 | +0.1 |
League percentile rank: points 75th, GAR 80th, WAR 80th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 82 | 16 | 26 | 42 | 7.6 |
| 2024-25 | 54 | 13 | 9 | 22 | 5.0 |
| 2023-24 | 71 | 18 | 27 | 45 | -4.0 |
| 2022-23 | 51 | 17 | 26 | 43 | 1.4 |
| 2021-22 | 27 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 0.2 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Tommy Novak has been worth 7.6 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 80th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+6.3 GAR), with shorthanded defense his smallest contribution (+0.1).
Across 5 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 7.6 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 7.6 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 80th 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 80th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (7.6) in the 2025-26 season.