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An expected goals look at the Flames

So the other day on Twitter, Globe & Mail hockey writer James Mirtle tweeted the following:

Based on career average shooting percentage, a lot of Leafs should have more goals right now. Kadri at top of list. pic.twitter.com/ISrTLLGfeq

— James Mirtle (@mirtle) January 13, 2016

After gawking at the numbers, I was immediately filled with curiosity regarding how the Flames are doing in that respect - particularly given how many close games they've lost. So I ran the numbers. And there are a handful of key players responsible for them being where they are in the standings.