The phrase "buying in" was brought out more than once when the Ducks held their first practice at home after two weeks spent in four time zones.
They're coming off the most successful trip of at least seven games in franchise history — they went 5-1-1 — and their 18-4-2 record since Christmas is among the best in the NHL. Not only are they buying in to the formula for success, they're digging deep into their pockets.
They will try to keep it going as they begin a five-game run at Honda Center on Sunday with renewed perspective.