Novak scored a goal on four shots in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Jets.
Novak signed a three-year, $10.5 million contract extension with the Predators on Monday.
Novak scored a power-play goal and added an even-strength assist in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Avalanche.
Novak recorded an assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Kings.
Novak registered an assist in Friday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Red Wings, but saw his ice time dip to just 11:51.
Novak (upper body) was activated off injured reserve ahead fo Thursday's clash with Tampa Bay, per the NHL media site.
Novak is expected to miss 4-to-6 weeks due to an upper-body injury and was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.
Novak provided two assists -- including a power-play helper -- in Saturday's 7-5 loss to the Coyotes.
Novak scored a power-play goal in Tuesday's 5-3 defeat to the Lightning.
Novak scored a goal and added three assists, two on the power play, in Saturday's 6-1 win over the Blues.