Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov has earned the prestigious Frank J. Selke Trophy for the 2024-25 season, recognizing his excellence in defensive play. This marks his third win, making him part of an elite group of back-to-back winners alongside legends like Patrice Bergeron and Pavel Datsyuk. The award ceremony was a surprise during a team meeting, with Barkov also receiving the King Clancy Memorial Trophy.

Barkov's performance has been nothing short of exceptional, as evidenced by his ranking on 173 of 191 ballots and accumulating 1,363 voting points. Notably, his teammate Sam Reinhart finished second in the voting, making them the first duo from the same team to finish first and second in Selke Trophy history, a feat not accomplished in 23 years. Barkov's impressive stats include ranking among the top forwards in puck possession metrics, significantly contributing to the Panthers' strong defensive standings.