Springfield has some real big bodies in their line-up, particularly on defense. Every single one of their D is over 6' and over 200 lbs. Only Call Rosen is under 200 lbs. He's 6'1" and 186 lbs.
Matt Kessel & Tommy Cross are both: 6'3" & 201 lbs
Tyler Tucker: 6'1" & 203 lbs
Steven Santini: 6'2" & 202 lbs
Luke Witkowski: 6'2" & 216 lbs
Josh Wesley: 6'3" & 205 lbs
Griffin Luce: 6'3" & 217 lbs
Brady Lyle: 6'1" & 211 lbs
Calle Rosen: 6'1" & 186 lbs
Basically, they were able to use their big frames to mostly box the smaller Laval forwards out and neutralize a lot of their attacks. Laval still were able to get scoring chances, but didn't capitalize. That should still be something that encourages them and it will be up to them and the coaching staff to find a way to get through that big defense.