Other players, like Oilers’ forward Zack Hyman, were visibly laughing about the incident as they hugged each other and provided the home fans with a celly con queso. Thompson later took the blame for losing his focus and allowing the goal, though he still appeared mystified: "I've never seen that before,” the goalie told reporters.

A tray of cheesy nachos flew from the stands and onto the ice, distracting Logan Thompson from stopping a shot during a narrow victory over the Edmonton Oilers, the Washington Capitals goalie said.