Will Ferrell appears at the Kings game as the scruffy Buddy the Elf

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

Ferrell was courtside as his beloved Kings cruised to a 5-4 victory over the Flyers. Los Angeles went to 21-10-5 and emerged as one of the best teams in the Western Conference.

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

FanDuel Sports reporter Carrlyn Bathe explained on the broadcast that she had seen the “Elf” actor. He said Ferrell had told him it was a “tough Christmas season” and that he hoped the Kings would pull out a win.

Luckily 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 lead to the victory.

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Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar (11) looks at the scoreboard after missing a goal attempt into an empty net 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 half. Goalie David Rittich made 17 saves.

Ferrell has been seen at Crypto.com Arena over the years supporting the Kings. He painted his face with a black and white checkerboard 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-Image Images)

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

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