NHL: The Best Player at Every Number #61-70

Rick Nash, Columbus Blue Jackets (Photo by John Grieshop/Getty Images)
Rick Nash, Columbus Blue Jackets (Photo by John Grieshop/Getty Images)
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#69: Mel Angelstad, Forward

Mel Angelstad played for the Washington Capitals. His career stats include 2 penalty minutes in 2 games.

Angelstad was brought on to maintain the 4th line and add some toughness. However, that only lasted two games and he was sent back down. He did not play much, therefore never living up to what his career was at that time, which was a 4th-line heavyweight.

As one of only two players to wear number 69 in the NHL, Angelstad still manages to work his way into this series.

#70: Braden Holtby, Goalie

Braden Holtby has played for the Washington Capitals, Vancouver Canucks, and Dallas Stars.

Known for his heavy playoff beard, he has so far played 513 NHL games, compiling a record of 299-143-50, with 35 shutouts, a 2.59 GAA, and a .915 save %.

Holtby has some hardware to his credit, winning the Stanley Cup with Washington, the 2015-16 Vezina Trophy, the 2016-17 Jennings Trophy, and being a 2-time all-star. He is accomplished enough to call himself a winner and is still playing at a competitive level.

Holtby may not go down as the greatest goaltender of all time, but he fought for every win he has. Gutsy and determined, Holtby played a major role for the Capitals and now is playing just as well for Dallas.

His side-to-side movement is something to see, and he plays the angles well, cutting down the shooting area for the opposing shooters.

Holtby is still competitive and does not take losing well. He has been good while between the pipes and does not look like he will be retiring any time soon.