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Will Ferrell, Wayne Gretzky, & More Support L.A. Kings in Stanley Cup Finals

Will Ferrell, Wayne Gretzky, & More Support L.A. Kings in Stanley Cup Finals

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It's the NHL Stanley Cup Finals, and the hometown Los Angeles Kings are facing off against the New York Rangers! YH heads to the Staples Center for Game 1 where we chat with celebs and athletes alike about this mega-matchup, including The Great One himself, Wayne Gretzky, and also Will Ferrell, Jerry Bruckheimer, George Stroumboulopoulos, and former King Dustin Penner! Hear about their playoff beards (or lack thereof) and see if they can name all Original Six teams!

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Young Hollywood

What's up, guys? Leslie Robbins here for Young Hollywood, back inside the Staple Center. It is game one of the Stanley Cup Final. LA Kings versus the New York Rangers, and I am bringing you the star-studded action.

Wayne Gretzky

You defined hockey in Los Angeles. Well, it's nice to say, but listen, uh, these young gentlemen are all making their mark right now. They're all playing tremendous hockey. This is nothing but just positive for our sport, and it's great for youth hockey in this area.

Young Hollywood

Will Ferrell, I don't have to ask who you're rooting for today.

Will Ferrell

No, I am, I am rooting 110% for the Kings. Uh, and you know what, they after three seven-game series, they deserved to just sweep this one.

Guest

The Kings are great, and the Rangers, I love the Rangers, so it's a, it's a great matchup. I know, I'm from New York, I live in LA now. I'm kind of torn.

Will Ferrell

Right, me too. I, I love, I love the Rangers. So, but I'm, I live in LA, so I got to root for the home team.

Guest

This is quick, let's go. I miss him so much. I love interviewing my friends. You're back at Staples. Rooting for the Kings, I hope. It's quick.

Will Ferrell

Yes, I'm rooting for the Kings. The first period was out of control.

Guest

I think your playoff beard is out of control.

Will Ferrell

Mine, is it too much? Is it too much? My play, my life is in the playoffs right now. That's just, I'm gonna grow it till I look, I'm honoring Rick Rubin, that's what I'm trying to do.

Young Hollywood

Now, I have to say, I'm loving your playoff beard, Mr. Bruckheimer.

Jerry Bruckheimer

I've had it for years. So, I've had this playoff beard forever. It's not a playoff beard, it's a lack of caring beard.

Young Hollywood

Well, I know you play hockey, so does it help your game at all? To watch this up with the game of the beard.

Jerry Bruckheimer

No, the beard to play. Yeah, the beard helps my game because when I'm coming down on the ice before I fall down, the defenseman doesn't know if I'm good or not because it looks like I'm better than I am, you know? And the gray makes it look like I'm older than I am, so I try to surprise them a little bit.

Young Hollywood

And how does it work out for you?

Jerry Bruckheimer

Terribly, I fall.

Young Hollywood

Where's your playoff beard? You shaved, it looks like.

Will Ferrell

I don't, I don't need to grow a playoff beard. Uh, because I have other parts of my body that have a quote-unquote beard-like growth that I can't reveal. Yeah, so, trust me, I have a playoff beard, you just can't see it.

Young Hollywood

Okay, Kings, Ducks, Capitals now. How's it going? How's Washington?

Guest

Well, I'm in LA right now. Washington, we didn't make the playoffs, so now I'm looking for a job again. So, the way you're hosting this, I might be able to take over for you.

Young Hollywood

Well, let's see how you do. Take it.

Guest

How long have you been looking for Young Hollywood? See, you already screwed up. You're supposed to put the mic to you to ask the question.

Young Hollywood

You're right. You're very quick. If you think about it, the teams in California are now, you know, between San Jose and Anaheim and LA, it's uh, whoa. Just walk right through the shot. Excuse me? Yeah, anybody else? Okay, so let's test your hockey knowledge. We got the Rangers. They're one of the six original. Give me the other five.

Guest

Boston, Montreal, Toronto. Now, I'm going to get in trouble. Toronto. Um. Um. We got the Rangers. Yes, I know. Boston, Montreal, Toronto, Detroit. Uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, Philadelphia. Ah! Montreal, Toronto, Chicago, Boston, Detroit. He did it!

Young Hollywood

Now, they have to play so many games against the Rangers, the Kings do. If you were the coach, what would you say to them to keep their strategy fresh?

Wayne Gretzky

Well, you know what, at this point in time, the enthusiasm and the excitement level on all the players is so high that that's the least amount of the coaches worries. Uh, these guys will be hiring to cape right now with enthusiasm. So, you're going to see an emotional, physical, strong hockey game tonight.

Young Hollywood

Great. How do they keep their strategy fresh each game?

Will Ferrell

Um, I don't, I don't, I think they use the same strategy. I just don't think they bathe. Yeah, that's your, you know, it's not anything tactically they do different, they just don't shower. So, the opponent is so repulsed by being next to them that they'll just skate away.

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PEOPLE MENTIONED

  • Leslie Robbins

    Host for Young Hollywood

  • Wayne Gretzky

    Hockey legend discussing the game

  • Will Ferrell

    Actor and comedian, supporting the Kings

  • Jerry Bruckheimer

    Producer, discussing his 'playoff beard'

  • George Stroumboulopoulos

    Interviewer/host, tested on hockey knowledge

  • Dustin Penner

    Former Kings player, discussing his 'playoff beard'

  • Rick Rubin

    Music producer, mentioned in reference to a beard style

FAQ

What teams are playing in the Stanley Cup Finals?+
The Los Angeles Kings are facing off against the New York Rangers in the NHL Stanley Cup Finals.
Who is hosting the Young Hollywood coverage?+
Leslie Robbins is hosting the Young Hollywood coverage from the Staples Center.
Which celebrities support the Los Angeles Kings?+
Will Ferrell is shown supporting the Los Angeles Kings 110%.
Which former Kings player is interviewed?+
Former Los Angeles Kings player Dustin Penner is interviewed about the finals.
What is Will Ferrell's comedic strategy for the Kings?+
Will Ferrell jokingly suggests the Kings' strategy involves not bathing, making opponents repulsed and skate away.

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