And during the third period of Tuesday's game between the Edmonton Oilers and Washington Capitals that's exactly what happened. A plate of cheese-covered tortillas showed up on the ice just as Corey Perry blasted a one-timer that found the back of the net.

A cheesy interruption during the Capitals game in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, on Tuesday night almost threatened Washington's win streak, which improved to five straight after a win over the Oilers.

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.