The distance between second place and the bottom of the NHL's Pacific Division is only 43 miles, but the standings show a significant competitive gap.
Despite being eight points apart, the gap on the ice between the Kings and Ducks may be closing, hinted at by recent Ducks performances.
Cronin noted the rivalry game's fun aspects, stemming from his previous experiences with intense hockey rivalries, but admits it's lost intensity recently.
Signals of improvement are evident for the Ducks with their recent performance, establishing an identity as a competitive group after years of decline.
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