Skate report: Matheson-Letang pairing handles 'tough task'

Mike MathesonOne of the more interesting personnel combinations that we've seen as a result of the Penguins' various ailments is the defense pairing of Mike Matheson and Kris Letang, the Penguins' top pairing in Thursday's game against the Flyers

Both defensemen are players who tend to take more risks offensively, and so they are typically paired with a partner who isn't that, to give the pairing some balance.

What happens when two players like Matheson and Letang are paired together?

In their first game together against the Flyers, Matheson and Letang tied for the team-lead in giveaways, with each being credited with three. Matheson had the only giveaway that was costly on the scoresheet,…