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MONTREAL -- The Canadiens will have a strong presence in the semi-finals at the IIHF World Championship.

Josh Anderson, Joel Armia, Sean Farrell and Jordan Harris all qualified with quarterfinal victories on Thursday.
Anderson was held without a point in Canada's dramatic come-from-behind 4-3 overtime win over Sweden.
Claude Julien's contingent battled back from a 3-0 deficit to keep their tournament hopes alive.

Elsewhere, Armia was also held off the scoresheet in Finland's 4-2 triumph over Slovakia.
For his part, Farrell collected an assist in the United States' 3-0 shutout of Switzerland.

Harris didn't dress for the Americans and still hasn't played in the event.
Here are the semi-final matchups on Saturday:
Finland vs. United States
7:20 a.m. ET
Canada vs. Czechia
11:20 a.m. ET
Cover photo credit: HHOF-IIHF Images