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STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- For Canada to get past the IIHF World Championship quarter-final for the first time in four years, the Sedins must be contained. Troy Brown Jr. Jersey . Vancouver Canucks forwards Daniel and Henrik Sedin joined the host country after Canadas 3-0 win over Sweden in the preliminary round. The addition of twin brothers and Canucks defenceman Alex Edler inject confidence and offence into Sweden that the team lacked earlier in the tournament. Canada expects an improved opponent Thursday at the Globe Arena. "With their additions to their team, weve got to make sure were doing the right things with the puck," Canadian forward Jordan Eberle said. "You cant turn it over with the high offence they have." The quarter-final has been Canadas banana peel lately with three straight losses knocking Canadian teams out of medal contention. Eberle, an Edmonton Oilers forward, was a part of all those losses and doesnt want an early exit a fourth time. "For me, anyway, its been a game thats been tough to get by, so Im really looking forward to tomorrow night," he said. "Playing Sweden in Sweden, it doesnt get much better than that. "We want to make sure were bringing our best in a one-game elimination that any team can win. You cant be soft that night or else youre in trouble." Canada (5-1-1-0) finished second in the Stockholm pool ahead of third-seeded Sweden (5-2). Unbeaten Switzerland and the Czech Republic meet in the groups other quarter-final Thursday. The quarter-final matchups in co-host Helsinki are Russia versus the United States and Finland against Slovakia. Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin is expected in Russias lineup Thursday. Canadas anti-Sedin weapon is their Canucks teammate Dan Hamhuis, both in the intelligence he can provide on the twins and the positionally-sound game he knows to play against them. "I certainly have a lot of experience playing against them in practice and with them a lot," Hamhuis acknowledged. "Theyre a real challenge. "I really think its a group effort out there. Certainly its a lot of pressure on the two guys who are covering them, but its a huge responsibility of the other guys too to cover the guys theyre looking to pass to and make sure they dont get open." Henrik Sedin said he watched his countrys round robin game against Canada on television when he was still in Vancouver. "Theyve got a great team on paper," he said of Canada. "They brought top guys from each team. Its almost an all-star team over there. It can be a tough game, but if we play our game and keep it tight, we might get them a little bit frustrated maybe." Buffalo Sabres goaltender Jhonas Enroth single-handedly kept the round-robin game between the two countries close by foiling Canada on several golden scoring chances early in the game. Head coach Lindy Ruff wouldnt comment on his starter, but Mike Smiths 33 saves for the shutout against Sweden in the round robin means hes likely Canadas man in net. Henrik Sedin was quoted in Swedish media saying the Phoenix Coyotes goaltender dives to draw penalties in the NHL. "Thats fine," Smith responded. "I go back there and do my job and clear the puck. Whatever happens, happens." Hamhuis has logged the most minutes on the team in the two games since his arrival Saturday. Canada continued to shore up the blue-line with the addition of Montreal Canadiens defenceman P.K. Subban. The finalist for this seasons Norris Trophy that goes to the NHLs top defenceman skated with the team for the first time Wednesday and was paired with Jay Harrison. The Ottawa Senators eliminated his Habs in the first round of NHL playoffs last week. Subban tied with Pittsburghs Kris Letang for the most points by a defenceman in the NHL this season with 38. So hes expected to generate offence from the back end, particularly on the power play with his booming shot. Subban spent his Ontario Hockey League career playing on wide ice at Bellevilles Yardman Arena. "Im quite familiar in terms of how to take the rush and how to use the size of the ice to your advantage, but at the same token, I havent played on that rink in four or five years," Subban pointed out. "This is my first game of the tournament. Its been four days since I played a game and its a little bit different coming from a playoff game thinking youre not even going to play hockey until next September to all of a sudden being in quarter-final game, Canada versus Sweden. That alone is a challenge." Ruff tinkered with his forward lines Wednesday moving Taylor Hall in with Ryan OReilly and Jeff Skinner. Canadian captain Eric Staal formed a trio with Eberle and Matt Duchene and his brother Jordan Staal was installed beside Matt Read and Wayne Simmonds. Ruff didnt touch Canadas top-producing line of Claude Giroux, Andrew Ladd and Steven Stamkos. The Canadian coach wouldnt reveal which players would be assigned to cover the Sedins and linemate Loui Eriksson of the Dallas Stars, but hinted he might not designate one checking line. "I hope to roll through our top three lines and be able to put a lot of pressure up against them where we can play in their end," Ruff said. "If we play one line against them, its going to take a couple of our lines out. We dont want to do that. "Weve got a plan in mind. Im not going to share it with you, but we do have a plan." He pointed out the Sedins played more than 23 minutes each in their first game of the tournament Monday, which was a 4-2 win over Denmark. Ruff intends to roll his lines with short shifts and attempt to corral them in their own end. Canadas 1972 Summit Series hero Paul Henderson watched Wednesdays skate from Canadas bench and joined the players for a post-practice picture. 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