The incident, which occurred during the game, sparked controversy. While some argue it wasn't intentional, Binnington's history with such incidents didn't work in his favor. Even though goalies often tap their sticks on the posts, the timing and positioning raised eyebrows.
Given the frustration of letting in five goals, it's understandable that Binnington might have been upset. However, taking it out on Evangelista was not the right move.