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He was selected second overall by the Florida Panthers in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.
15 Interesting Facts About Aleksander Barkov
Aleksander Barkov is a multi-time Selke Trophy winner and captain who led the Florida Panthers to back-to-back Stanley Cup championships.
Position
Centre
Jersey
#16
Status
Active
Teams
2
Facts
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He became the first Finnish-born captain to win a Stanley Cup championship in NHL history.
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He won the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy in 2019 after taking only four minor penalties across the entire regular season.
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He holds dual citizenship in both Finland and Russia.
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He became the first player in Florida Panthers history to win the Frank J. Selke Trophy as the league's top defensive forward.
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His father played professional ice hockey in Russia, Italy, and Finland before settling in Tampere.
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He made history as the youngest player in Liiga history to score a point after recording an assist at 16 years old.
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On March 20, 2023, he surpassed Jonathan Huberdeau to become the Florida Panthers' all-time leading point scorer.
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He partnered with Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital to donate $1,600 for every goal he scored and $800 for every assist registered.
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He was named the Finnish Sports Personality of the Year in 2024.
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He surpassed Sidney Crosby as the youngest player to ever score a goal in the under-20 World Junior Championship at 16 years and four months old.
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He registered his first career NHL hat-trick in a 4–3 overtime win against the Toronto Maple Leafs on December 15, 2018.
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He scored all three goals of a hat-trick within the first 15:22 of a game against Montreal in December 2022, setting a franchise record for fastest hat-trick to start a game.
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On March 8, 2019, he became the first player in franchise history to record five assists in a single game.
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He broke a 37-year-old SM-Liiga record previously held by Juha Jyrkkiö when he scored a point in his professional debut.
About Aleksander Barkov
Aleksander Barkov is an elite two-way centre and captain for the Florida Panthers. Selected second overall in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft, he became the first Finnish-born captain to lead his team to a Stanley Cup title, securing back-to-back championships in 2024 and 2025. Known for his defensive prowess and gentlemanly conduct, he holds the Panthers' all-time franchise scoring record and has won multiple Selke Trophies.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
2024
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Stanley Cup Champion
2025
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Frank J. Selke Trophy Winner
2021
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Lady Byng Memorial Trophy Winner
2019
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King Clancy Memorial Trophy Winner
2025
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Aleksander Barkov.
Player Info
Country: Finland
Position: Centre
Jersey #: 16
Status: Active
Age: 30 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 3" (191 cm)
Weight: 212 lbs (96 kg)
Born: Tampere, Finland
Career Stats
Seasons: 14
Goals: 286
Assists: 496
Points: 782
Teams: 2
Drafted: 2013
Round: 1st
Teams & Career
Tappara Florida Panthers
Aleksander Barkov plays for 2 different teams during his 14 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the Florida Panthers in 2013.