Will Ferrell showed up at an NHL game dressed as his beloved character from the 2003 family comedy Elf, only with a bit of a twist. Ferrell attended Sunday’s L.A. Kings-Philadelphia Flyers game at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena.

Will Ferrell attended the Kings-Flyers game at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena Sunday dressed up as his iconic character from the beloved 2003 holiday movie “Elf,” and Buddy was looking a little worse for the wear this time.

The actor famously portrayed the cheerful character in 2003's 'Elf,' which has gone on to become an iconic Christmas movie

Will Ferrell slipped on something from the very back of his closet for a recent Los Angeles Kings vs. Philadelphia Flyers hockey game, with the actor revisiting his iconic Buddy the Elf costume more than 20 years after Elf premiered Sunday (Dec.

Ferrell is fan of the Los Angeles Kings and regularly attends their games, but never as Buddy the Elf. FanDuel Sports Network broadcaster Carrlyn Bathe reported live from the game and spoke to Buddy, who told her that “it was a tough holiday season” and “he’s looking for a Kings win.”

While attending the hockey game with his family, Ferrell broke character to smoke, drink and look grumpy while dressed as Buddy.

Will Ferrell caused a bit of a stir on Sunday when he attended the Philadelphia Flyers-Los Angeles Kings game in Los Angeles while dressed as Buddy the Elf from his hit 2003 movie “Elf.”

Dude dressed up as his iconic character, Buddy the Elf from, well, Elf, for the Los Angeles Kings’ game against the Philadelphia Flyers. Ferrell, as you may know, is a big Kings fan, so this tracks. The funny thing was that he looked a little disheveled … and is that a faux cigarette in his mouth?

Will Ferrell appeared at a Los Angeles Kings hockey game dressed as a haggard and burnt out Buddy the Elf on Sunday. Apparently by Dec. 29, even Santa’s elves need a cigarette and a beer to get through a holidays.

Will Ferrell made a festive yet unexpected appearance at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday, Dec. 29, during an NHL matchup between the L.A. Kings and Philadelphia Flyers. In true holiday spirit,

Will Ferrell recently dressed up as his most beloved role Buddy the Elf, but looked vastly different to the whimsical, child-like character who starred in the festive 2003 film