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Murray, Savard among X-factors for Blue Jackets

COLUMBUS – Entering the 2014-15 season, the Columbus Blue Jackets thought they would reach the Stanley Cup Playoffs in consecutive years for the first time in their history.

But injury after injury derailed all hope, and despite having the sixth-best record (36-20-3) in the NHL from Dec. 1 to the end of the season, Columbus missed the playoffs.

Here are three X-factors that will impact the Blue Jackets' postseason chances this season:

Ready, set, go: The Blue Jackets don't necessarily need a great start, but anything better than last season's 6u201015u20102 record through their first 23 games could be enough to make a difference.