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NHL postpones Kings-Flames game over devastating California wildfires

An NHL game between the Los Angeles Kings and Calgary Flames set to take place at the Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday night was postponed because of the wildfires ravaging Southern California.

Both teams compete in the NHL’s Pacific Division. The game was set for 7:30 p.m. PT. The two teams will play again in Calgary on Saturday. Los Angeles’ next game is on Friday as the Kings hit the road to take on the Winnipeg Jets.

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Saturday’s matchup would have been the final game between the two teams of the 2024-25 season.

"In light of the devastating effects of the wildfires in the Los Angeles area, tonight’s game between the Los Angeles Kings and Calgary Flames at Crypto.com Arena, NHL Game No. 653, has been postponed," the league said.Β 

"The thoughts of the entire NHL family are with the Kings, hockey fans and the people of the Los Angeles area during this difficult time."

Several wildfires have burned across Southern California since Tuesday afternoon as high winds blew through the region. Multiple people have died with more than 1,000 structures destroyed.

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On Wednesday, aircraft were able to resume dropping water on the wildfires after being grounded by the winds. As many as five fires plagued the area by Wednesday morning.

The first started near a nature preserve in the inland foothills northeast of Los Angeles. The second occurred in theΒ Pacific PalisadesΒ neighborhood. The third, which began around 10:30 p.m. PT, occurred in the San Fernando Valley.

Two more occurred Wednesday morning.

The NFL said it was monitoring the wildfires in case it has to take action for the playoff game between the Los Angeles Rams and Minnesota Vikings, which is set to take place Monday at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.

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Will Ferrell appears at Kings game as 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 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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