In the latest chapter of “only in hockey,” the Edmonton Oilers pulled off a goal in the most unconventional way possible—thanks to a nacho platter! It all went down Tuesday night when the Oilers faced off against the Washington Capitals at home. As the action heated up, a fan, perhaps a little too excited about their snack, hurled a loaded plate of nachos onto the ice.
Now, you might think that a pile of cheese-covered chips would halt the play, but no—referees let it slide since the nachos didn’t actually interfere with the puck’s movement. So, what happened next? Corey Perry, ever the opportunist, seized the moment and slapped the puck past Washington goalie Logan Thompson, scoring an unexpected goal.
Thompson, ever the professional, admitted that he was, well, a little distracted by the flying food. “I’ve never seen that before. Obviously, I’ve got to play to the whistle. That one’s on me,” he confessed after the game. He also mentioned that while he wasn’t thrilled about the nacho situation, he had to hand it to the fan for unintentionally helping his opponents score.
But here’s the kicker: Perry, the man responsible for the goal, claims he didn’t even notice the nachos. “I didn’t see them,” he said nonchalantly, focusing purely on the game. But one thing’s for sure—this bizarre incident will be remembered long after the final buzzer.
Despite the nacho chaos, the Capitals managed to win the game 3–2, with Thompson making an impressive 30 saves throughout the night. Still, hockey fans are buzzing about the nacho-fueled distraction that led to the Oilers’ goal. Who knew a snack could become the star of the game?
As for the nacho-tossing fan? They may not have been officially recognized on the scoreboard, but they’ll definitely go down in Edmonton Oilers lore for making this game one for the history books.