Panthers duo become just fifth pair of teammates nominated for NHL’s best defensive forward, first since 2007-08 ...

Aleksander Barkov and Sam Reinhart are named Selke Award finalists for defending Stanley Cup champion Panthers ...

They are just the fifth pair of teammates to be nominated for the award in the same season and the first since 2008.

Selke Trophy on Friday ... While he has several qualities, Barkov is known for his faceoff ability. He finished the regular season with a 56.5 percent win rate, which ranks ninth in the NHL ...

Two Panthers' players, Aleksander Barkov and Sam Reinhart ... Regardless of whether the Panthers' duo or Cirelli wins the Selke Trophy, the top defensive forward will play for a Florida franchise.

The Panthers will officially drop the puck against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Second Round ...

The NHL announced the three finalists for the Frank J. Selke Trophy on Friday, and they come from the Sunshine State.