The Washington Capitals managed to secure a narrow 3-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night, with an unusual incident occurring during the game that drew attention from players and fans alike. Goaltender Logan Thompson revealed post-game that his focus was momentarily diverted by a tray of cheese-covered nachos thrown onto the ice, coinciding with Corey Perry's goal for the Oilers. Thompson acknowledged the misstep, stating, 'I've never seen that before. Obviously, I've got to play to the whistle. That one's on me.'

The unusual nacho-related distraction prompted Thompson to express his frustration towards the officials immediately following Perry's goal, showcasing the unexpected ways in which a game can unfold. Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery also noted the novelty of the situation, suggesting that it was the 'first' time he had witnessed such an incident in his coaching career and humorously proposed that perhaps they could convert nachos into a post-game snack if someone happened to rescue them.

Despite the distraction, Thompson regained his composure and successfully stopped the last four shots he faced, helping the Capitals clinch a significant victory in a matchup that featured two of the NHL's top teams. With this win, the Capitals now hold 69 points, the highest in the league, placing them four points ahead of the Winnipeg Jets in the ongoing race for the Presidents' Trophy. Meanwhile, the Oilers, now at 61 points, find themselves just one point back of the Vegas Golden Knights, who are currently experiencing a four-game losing streak. It is worth noting that the Oilers have not claimed a division title since the 1986-87 season.