X-FACTOR

Could Carter Hutton come in and give the Blues the kind of superhuman goaltending they would need to have success in the playoffs? It’s certainly possible. In a limited sample size, he has proven his worth. Hutton played 30-plus games for only the second time in his NHL career and was among the league leaders in save percentage. His playoff experience at the college, minor pro and NHL level is thin – like really, really thin… like

20-minutes-spread-over-three-games-two-years-ago thin – but he’s the only hope the Blues have.