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Skate report: Poehling, Heinen forming quietly effective duo on third line

NEWARK, N.J. -- The Penguins' bottom six hasn't had a ton of consistency this season regarding performance or personnel.

However, now less than 10 days from the end of the regular season, lines and combinations have remained relatively consistent over this most recent stretch.

Within that is the duo of Ryan Poehling and Danton Heinen on the third line. The two of them are forming a quietly effective combo.

During 110 minutes with both skaters on the ice together at 5-on-5 this season, the Penguins have broken even in goals (5-5), but they boast a plus-31 advantage in shot attempts and a plus-20 advantage in scoring chances while controlling 60.