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 | 53.6% | 18.2 | 0.4 | 7.6 | 1.36 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +7.3 | +0.5 | +0.7 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 75th, GAR 76th, WAR 76th (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 | 4.7 |
| 2023-24 | 71 | 18 | 27 | 45 | 9.0 |
| 2022-23 | 51 | 17 | 26 | 43 | 7.8 |
| 2021-22 | 27 | 1 | 6 | 7 | -0.4 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Tommy Novak has been worth 7.6 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 76th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+7.3 GAR), with shorthanded defense his smallest contribution (+0).
Across 5 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 9.0 in 2023-24.
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 76th percentile of NHL players.
What is Tommy Novak's WAR this season?
Tommy Novak has been worth about 1.4 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 76th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
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 76th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (7.6) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Tommy Novak's career GAR?
Across 5 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Tommy Novak has accumulated 28.7 career GAR and 159 points.
When was Tommy Novak drafted?
Tommy Novak was drafted in 2015 — Round 3, Pick 85 — NSH.