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 hanging from his mouth.
Ferrell was rinkside as his beloved Kings notched 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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FanDuel Sports reporter Carrlyn Bathe explained on the broadcast that she had checked in on the “Elf” actor. She said that Ferrell had told her it was a “tough holiday season” and he had been hoping for the Kings to pull off a victory.
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 with the win.
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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 supporting the Kings. He painted his face a checkerboard black and white to support the franchise in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
The classic Christmas film “Elf” turned 21 years old in November. The movie made $228.9 million at the box office when it was released in 2003.
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