Video: Oilers' Corey Perry Scores Wild Goal After Nachos Thrown On Ice
Corey Perry scored one of the most unusual goals of his career on Tuesday night during the Edmonton Oilers’ matchup against the Washington Capitals. Early in the third period, with the Oilers trailing 3-1, Perry capitalized on a perfectly placed pass from Leon Draisaitl, ripping a one-timer past Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson to bring his team within one. But it wasn’t just the goal that caught everyone’s attention—it was the plate of nachos scattered on the ice near where Perry took the shot.Perry power 💪 #LetsGoOilers pic.twitter.com/YNPDiyyAuR— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) January 22, 2025 Thompson immediately protested to the officials, arguing that the cheesy debris distracted him and might have affected his ability to make the save. The Capitals echoed his frustration, but after a brief review, the referees determined the nachos didn’t interfere with the play, and the goal stood. Capitals coach Spencer Carbery later admitted the situation left him baffled. “I don’t think I’ve ever seen a nachos-on-the-ice NHL game,” he said. “It’s a first.”I've heard of fans throwing a jersey or hat on the ice, but nachos? And it leads to a goal? pic.twitter.com/i3hTHsQMew— Vin Masi (@VinMasi) January 22, 2025 The Oilers ultimately lost the game 3-2....
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