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Many great players have found success on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. Here's a look a some recent Coyotes who have made the trek overseas.

Two countries who've never before placed a player in the NHL have a shot to do so in the coming years.

The Kvalserien to Elitserien tournament is Sweden's exciting method of promotion and relegation, and is a format that should be used more often. This year's tournament has already produced a new Elitserien team: the Vaxjo Lakers, who will compete in Sweden's top league for the first time in their club's history.

The Battle of Helsinki continues as HIFK ties up the series with an OT win, while the Conference Finals begin in the KHL. Meanwhile, the DEL quarterfinals begin in Germany, and the major junior playoff season is about to begin across North America.

Another multiple overtime game in the KHL, the elimination of the two time defending Gragarin Cup champions, and an unstoppable force in the Slovak Extraliga hilite Thursday's playoff action. We've got those stories, plus key games out of Sweden and Switzerland in our daily recap.

Three teams are alive and fighting for the last playoff spot in the Swedish Elite League. Oiler fans should have particular interest in the battle.

Norway's Mats Zuccarello-Aasen has been lighting up the Swedish Elite League for two years. It's time that he gets an NHL look.