Will Ferrell appears at Kings game as disheveled Buddy the Elf

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

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

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Will Ferrell attends the second period of the 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 checked out the “Elves” actor. She said Ferrell told her it was a “tough holiday season” and that he hoped the Kings would pull out a win.

Fortunately for Ferrell and his family, Kings star Anže Kopitar came to the rescue in the third period. Kopitar scored twice in the third period, and Adrian Kempe had a goal and an assist in the game for the win.

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Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar (11) looks at the scoreboard after missing an empty net goal 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 were losing 4-2 in the middle of the second period. Goalkeeper David Rittich made 17 saves.

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

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

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

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