Playoff scenarios entering the third period

NORTH ANDOVER — Merrimack and Northeastern are tied 0-0 entering the third period at Lawler Arena. Meanwhile, Maine leads BU 6-1 in the second period.

Here are Merrimack’s playoff scenarios …

Regulation Win: Merrimack will finish in third place and host a Hockey East Quarterfinal next Saturday.

OT Win or OT Loss: Merrimack will finish in fourth place and h…