Capitals Goalie Logan Thompson Distracted by Nachos Thrown on Ice During Oilers Game

Thompson protested a goal scored by Corey Perry, citing a tray of nachos on the ice as a distraction, but officials allowed the play to stand.

• Logan Thompson, goalie for the Washington Capitals, claimed a tray of nachos thrown onto the ice distracted him during a third-period goal by Edmonton's Corey Perry.
• The incident occurred during the Capitals' 3-2 victory over the Oilers in Edmonton, with Thompson making 30 saves overall in the game.
• NHL Rule 63.5 states that play should be stopped if objects interfere with the game's progress, but officials determined the nachos did not impact play.
• Capitals coach Spencer Carbery and Thompson both acknowledged the unusual nature of the incident, with Carbery humorously questioning if the nachos could be saved for the locker room.
• Thompson, while frustrated by the situation, admitted he needed to play to the whistle and credited the fan who threw the nachos for indirectly assisting the goal.

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