Panthers' Aleksander Barkov bids to repeat as Selke winner

Field Level Media|published: Fri 2nd May, 13:27 2025

NHL: Florida Panthers at Philadelphia Flyers

Dec 5, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (16) celebrates his goal with center Sam Reinhart (13) against the Philadelphia Flyers eduring the second period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov, teammate Sam Reinhart and Anthony Cirelli of the Tampa Bay Lightning were named the finalists for the Frank J. Selke Trophy on Friday.

The award is presented annually to the NHL's top defensive forward as voted by the Professional Hockey Writers Association.

Barkov, a finalist for the fourth time in five years, is bidding to win the award for the second time in as many years. He also won the award in 2020-21.

The 29-year-old totaled 71 points (20 goals, 51 assists) in 67 games and averaged 20:15 of ice time per game.

Reinhart, 29, led the Panthers with 81 points (39 goals, 42 assists) in 79 games this season.

Cirelli, 27, recorded a career-best plus-30 rating this season to go along with 59 points (27 goals, 32 assists).

--Field Level Media