A fan tossing nachos onto the ice during an Oilers vs. Capitals game becomes an unexpected turning point. The distracting snack allows an Oilers player to score, sparking debate about whether the play should have been stopped.
."We just talked about that in the coaches' office. I don't think I've ever seen a nachos-on-the-ice National Hockey League game. Did they save them? Maybe we can bring them into the locker room."
The Capitals goalie immediately started pointing at the nachos with his glove while complaining to the on-ice officials. Some of his teammates joined in the protest. Rule 63.5, which covers objects thrown onto the ice and spectator interference, states:"In the event that objects are thrown on the ice that interfere with the progress of the game, the referee shall blow the whistle and stop the play and the puck shall be faced-off at a face-off spot in the zone nearest to the spot where play is stopped.""I didn't even see them," Perry said."I was focused on the play.
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