Will Ferrell shows up to the Kings game as the disheveled Buddy the Elf

Actor Will Ferrell showed up to the Los Angeles Kings’ game against the Philadelphia Flyers dressed as a disheveled Buddy the Elf with a cigarette dangling from his mouth.

Ferrell was on the court as his beloved Kings earned a 5-4 victory over the Flyers. Los Angeles moved to 21-10-5 and emerged as one of the top teams in the Western Conference.

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Will Ferrell attends a second period game between the Philadelphia Flyers and the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena on December 29, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

FanDuel Sports reporter Carrlyn Bathe explained on the broadcast that she had checked in on the “Elf” actor. She said Ferrell had told her it was a “tough holiday season” and that he had hoped the Kings could pull out a win.

Fortunately for Ferrell and his family, Kings star Anze Kopitar came to the rescue in the third period. Kopitar scored twice in the third period and Adrian Kempe added a goal and an assist in the game to help in the victory.

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Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar (11) looks up at the scoreboard after missing an empty net attempt during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/William Liang)

Kevin Fiala and Warren Foegele also scored for Los Angeles. The Kings trailed 4-2 midway through the second period. Goalkeeper David Rittich made 17 saves.

Ferrell has been seen at the Crypto.com Arena over the years to support the Kings. He painted his face a checkerboard black and white to support the franchise in the Stanley Cup playoffs.

October 24, 2024; Los Angeles, California: Will Ferrell before a game between the San Jose Sharks and the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena. (Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Photos)

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The classic Christmas movie “Elf” turned 21 in November. The film earned $228.9 million at the box office when it was released in 2003.

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