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Aleksander Barkov Becomes First Player to Win Selke and King Clancy Trophies in Same Season

Celebrated for his defensive excellence with a third Selke, honored for community leadership at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, Barkov now heads into a third straight Stanley Cup Final

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May 26, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (16) controls the puck during the first period against the Carolina Hurricanes in game four of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Barkov secured his third Frank J. Selke Trophy with 1,363 points and 96 first-place votes, edging out teammate Sam Reinhart in the Professional Hockey Writers Association balloting
  • He also captured his first King Clancy Memorial Trophy for exemplifying leadership on and off the ice and making significant humanitarian contributions
  • The NHL orchestrated a surprise presentation of both awards during a Panthers team meeting, with young patients from Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital participating
  • Through his #BarkovScores4JoeD initiative, Barkov has donated over $420,000 to the hospital since 2019 by contributing for every goal and assist
  • Florida, propelled by Barkov’s two-way play and leadership, is set to face the Edmonton Oilers in Game 1 of their third consecutive Stanley Cup Final