Novak scored a goal in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Sabres.

Novak scored a goal on three shots and added a power-play assist in Thursday's 6-5 win over the Sharks.

Novak notched a goal and two assists, including one on the power play, in Tuesday's 7-5 win over the Sharks.

Head coach Andrew Brunette said that he expects Novak (upper body) will be able to play in Tuesday's road matchup against the Jets, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.

Novak (upper body) isn't expected to play Saturday against the Flames, Nick Kieser of 102.5 ESPN Nashville reports.

Novak earned an assist in Monday's 5-2 win over the Hurricanes.

Novak scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Stars.

Novak scored a goal in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Flames.

Novak (upper body) will play Sunday against Vancouver, according to Predators Radio Host Max Herz.

Novak (upper body) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Avalanche, Predators Radio Host Max Herz reports.