Washington Capitals goalie says errant nachos to blame for conceding goal

Logan Thompson says food distracted him during game
Team hang on for victory despite snack’s intervention

NHL goalies already have enough to deal with – flying bodies, razor-sharp skates and pucks traveling at more than 100 mph – without delicious Tex-Mex snacks entering the fray.

But that’s what Washington Capitals goalie Logan Thompson had to contend with on Tuesday night, and he says it led to him conceding a goal.

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