Selke Trophy Winners
Nick Suzuki (MTL) won the Selke Trophy (top defensive forward) in 2025-26. Patrice Bergeron has won it the most, 6 times.
Recent winners
| Season | Winner | GP | G | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 |  Nick SuzukiMTL | 82 | 29 | 101 |
| 2024-25 |  Aleksander BarkovFLA | 67 | 20 | 71 |
| 2023-24 | Aleksander BarkovFLA | 73 | 23 | 80 |
| 2022-23 |  Patrice BergeronBOS | 78 | 27 | 58 |
| 2021-22 | Patrice BergeronBOS | 73 | 25 | 65 |
| 2020-21 | Aleksander BarkovFLA | 50 | 26 | 58 |
Season stats from our boxscores for 2017-18 on. Source: NHL Records.
Selke Trophy winners, 2020s
| Season | Winner | GP | G | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Nick SuzukiMTL | 82 | 29 | 101 |
| 2024-25 | Aleksander BarkovFLA | 67 | 20 | 71 |
| 2023-24 | Aleksander BarkovFLA | 73 | 23 | 80 |
| 2022-23 | Patrice BergeronBOS | 78 | 27 | 58 |
| 2021-22 | Patrice BergeronBOS | 73 | 25 | 65 |
| 2020-21 | Aleksander BarkovFLA | 50 | 26 | 58 |
Selke Trophy winners, 2010s
| Season | Winner | GP | G | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 |  Sean CouturierPHI | 69 | 22 | 59 |
| 2018-19 |  Ryan O'ReillySTL | 82 | 28 | 77 |
| 2017-18 |  Anze KopitarLAK | 82 | 35 | 92 |
| 2016-17 | Patrice BergeronBOS | – | – | – |
| 2015-16 | Anze KopitarLAK | – | – | – |
| 2014-15 | Patrice BergeronBOS | – | – | – |
| 2013-14 | Patrice BergeronBOS | – | – | – |
| 2012-13 |  Jonathan ToewsCHI | – | – | – |
| 2011-12 | Patrice BergeronBOS | – | – | – |
| 2010-11 |  Ryan KeslerVAN | – | – | – |
Selke Trophy winners, 2000s
| Season | Winner | GP | G | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10 |  Pavel DatsyukDET | – | – | – |
| 2008-09 | Pavel DatsyukDET | – | – | – |
| 2007-08 | Pavel DatsyukDET | – | – | – |
| 2006-07 |  Rod Brind'AmourCAR | – | – | – |
| 2005-06 | Rod Brind'AmourCAR | – | – | – |
| 2003-04 |  Kris DraperDET | – | – | – |
| 2002-03 |  Jere LehtinenDAL | – | – | – |
| 2001-02 |  Michael PecaNYI | – | – | – |
| 2000-01 |  John MaddenNJD | – | – | – |
Selke Trophy winners, 1990s
| Season | Winner | GP | G | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-00 |  Steve YzermanDET | – | – | – |
| 1998-99 | Jere LehtinenDAL | – | – | – |
| 1997-98 | Jere LehtinenDAL | – | – | – |
| 1996-97 | Michael PecaBUF | – | – | – |
| 1995-96 |  Sergei FedorovDET | – | – | – |
| 1994-95 |  Ron FrancisPIT | – | – | – |
| 1993-94 | Sergei FedorovDET | – | – | – |
| 1992-93 |  Doug GilmourTOR | – | – | – |
| 1991-92 |  Guy CarbonneauMTL | – | – | – |
| 1990-91 |  Dirk GrahamCHI | – | – | – |
Selke Trophy winners, 1980s
| Season | Winner | GP | G | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-90 |  Rick MeagherSTL | – | – | – |
| 1988-89 | Guy CarbonneauMTL | – | – | – |
| 1987-88 | Guy CarbonneauMTL | – | – | – |
| 1986-87 |  Dave PoulinPHI | – | – | – |
| 1985-86 |  Troy MurrayCHI | – | – | – |
| 1984-85 |  Craig RamsayBUF | – | – | – |
| 1983-84 |  Doug JarvisWSH | – | – | – |
| 1982-83 |  Bobby ClarkePHI | – | – | – |
| 1981-82 |  Steve KasperBOS | – | – | – |
| 1980-81 |  Bob GaineyMTL | – | – | – |
Selke Trophy winners, 1970s
| Season | Winner | GP | G | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-80 | Bob GaineyMTL | – | – | – |
| 1978-79 | Bob GaineyMTL | – | – | – |
| 1977-78 | Bob GaineyMTL | – | – | – |
Most Selke Trophy wins
| # | Winner | Wins | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patrice Bergeron | 6 | 2022-23, 2021-22, 2016-17, 2014-15, 2013-14, 2011-12 |
| 2 | Bob Gainey | 4 | 1980-81, 1979-80, 1978-79, 1977-78 |
| 3 | Aleksander Barkov | 3 | 2024-25, 2023-24, 2020-21 |
| 4 | Pavel Datsyuk | 3 | 2009-10, 2008-09, 2007-08 |
| 5 | Jere Lehtinen | 3 | 2002-03, 1998-99, 1997-98 |
| 6 | Guy Carbonneau | 3 | 1991-92, 1988-89, 1987-88 |
| 7 | Anze Kopitar | 2 | 2017-18, 2015-16 |
| 8 | Rod Brind'Amour | 2 | 2006-07, 2005-06 |
| 9 | Michael Peca | 2 | 2001-02, 1996-97 |
| 10 | Sergei Fedorov | 2 | 1995-96, 1993-94 |
Finalists and runners-up, 2020s
| Season | Winner | GP | G | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 |  Anthony CirelliTBL | 71 | 23 | 52 |
| 2025-26 |  Brock NelsonCOL | 81 | 33 | 65 |
| 2024-25 |  Sam ReinhartFLA | 79 | 39 | 81 |
| 2024-25 | Anthony CirelliTBL | 80 | 27 | 59 |
| 2023-24 |  Jordan StaalCAR | 80 | 10 | 30 |
| 2023-24 |  Auston MatthewsTOR | 81 | 69 | 107 |
| 2022-23 |  Nico HischierNJD | 81 | 31 | 80 |
| 2022-23 |  Mitchell MarnerTOR | 80 | 30 | 99 |
| 2021-22 |  Elias LindholmCGY | 82 | 42 | 82 |
| 2021-22 | Aleksander BarkovFLA | 67 | 39 | 88 |
| 2020-21 | Patrice BergeronBOS | 54 | 23 | 48 |
| 2020-21 |  Mark StoneVGK | 55 | 21 | 61 |
Finalists and runners-up, 2010s
| Season | Winner | GP | G | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | Patrice BergeronBOS | 61 | 31 | 56 |
| 2019-20 | Ryan O'ReillySTL | 71 | 12 | 61 |
| 2018-19 | Mark StoneVGK | 77 | 33 | 73 |
| 2018-19 | Patrice BergeronBOS | 65 | 32 | 79 |
| 2017-18 | Sean CouturierPHI | 82 | 31 | 76 |
| 2017-18 | Patrice BergeronBOS | 64 | 30 | 63 |
| 2016-17 | Ryan KeslerANA | – | – | – |
| 2016-17 |  Mikko KoivuMIN | – | – | – |
| 2015-16 | Patrice BergeronBOS | – | – | – |
| 2015-16 | Ryan KeslerANA | – | – | – |
| 2014-15 | Jonathan ToewsCHI | – | – | – |
| 2014-15 | Anze KopitarLAK | – | – | – |
| 2013-14 | Anze KopitarLAK | – | – | – |
| 2013-14 | Jonathan ToewsCHI | – | – | – |
| 2012-13 | Patrice BergeronBOS | – | – | – |
| 2012-13 | Pavel DatsyukDET | – | – | – |
| 2011-12 |  David BackesSTL | – | – | – |
| 2011-12 | Pavel DatsyukDET | – | – | – |
| 2010-11 | Jonathan ToewsCHI | – | – | – |
| 2010-11 | Pavel DatsyukDET | – | – | – |
Finalists and runners-up, 2000s
| Season | Winner | GP | G | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10 | Ryan KeslerVAN | – | – | – |
| 2009-10 | Jordan StaalPIT | – | – | – |
| 2008-09 |  Mike RichardsPHI | – | – | – |
| 2008-09 | Ryan KeslerVAN | – | – | – |
| 2007-08 | John MaddenNJD | – | – | – |
| 2007-08 |  Henrik ZetterbergDET | – | – | – |
| 2006-07 |  Samuel PahlssonANA | – | – | – |
| 2006-07 |  Jay PandolfoNJD | – | – | – |
| 2005-06 | Jere LehtinenDAL | – | – | – |
| 2005-06 |  Mike FisherOTT | – | – | – |
| 2003-04 | John MaddenNJD | – | – | – |
| 2003-04 |  Alyn McCauleySJS | – | – | – |
| 2002-03 | John MaddenNJD | – | – | – |
| 2002-03 |  Wes WalzMIN | – | – | – |
| 2001-02 |  Craig ConroyCGY | – | – | – |
| 2001-02 | Jere LehtinenDAL | – | – | – |
| 2000-01 |  Joe SakicCOL | – | – | – |
| 2000-01 |  Mike ModanoDAL | – | – | – |
Finalists and runners-up, 1990s
| Season | Winner | GP | G | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-00 |  Michal HandzusSTL | – | – | – |
| 1999-00 |  Mike RicciSJS | – | – | – |
| 1998-99 |  Magnus ArvedsonOTT | – | – | – |
| 1998-99 | Michael PecaBUF | – | – | – |
| 1997-98 | Michael PecaBUF | – | – | – |
| 1997-98 | Craig ConroySTL | – | – | – |
| 1996-97 |  Peter ForsbergCOL | – | – | – |
| 1996-97 | Jere LehtinenDAL | – | – | – |
| 1995-96 | Ron FrancisPIT | – | – | – |
| 1995-96 | Steve YzermanDET | – | – | – |
Other NHL awards
- Hart Trophy · MVP of the regular season
- Calder Trophy · Rookie of the year
- Norris Trophy · Top defenseman
- Vezina Trophy · Top goaltender
- Art Ross Trophy · Most points in the regular season
- Rocket Richard Trophy · Most goals in the regular season
- Conn Smythe Trophy · MVP of the Stanley Cup Playoffs
- Ted Lindsay Award · Most outstanding player, voted by the players
- Lady Byng Trophy · Sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct
- William M. Jennings Trophy · Goaltenders on the team allowing the fewest goals
- Bill Masterton Trophy · Perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication
- King Clancy Trophy · Leadership and humanitarian contribution
- Jack Adams Award · Coach of the year
- Stanley Cup · NHL champion
- Presidents' Trophy · Best regular-season record
- Mark Messier Leadership Award · Leadership and growing the game
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Frequently asked questions
Who won the Selke Trophy last season?
Nick Suzuki won the Selke Trophy in 2025-26.
Who has won the Selke Trophy the most times?
Patrice Bergeron has won it 6 times, the most of anyone.
What is the Selke Trophy for?
The Selke Trophy goes to the top defensive forward.