BRATISLAVA, May 2 (Reuters) - The United States needed a third period recovery from two goals down to defeat Norway 4-2 at the world ice hockey championships on Monday.
A young U.S. squad conceded two first period goals to Ken Andre Olimb and Anders Bastiansen but got their act together to make it two wins out of two in Group C.
Nick Palmieri scored twice and Jack Skille and Craig Smith also netted.
"We set off badly... we were slower but we managed to recover," U.S. player Yan Stastny told reporters.
Norway will have to beat Austria on Wednesday to escape the relegation round.
Holders Czech Republic thrashed Denmark 6-0 in Group D with Michael Frolik and Milan Michalek netting two apiece.
A young U.S. squad conceded two first period goals to Ken Andre Olimb and Anders Bastiansen but got their act together to make it two wins out of two in Group C.
Nick Palmieri scored twice and Jack Skille and Craig Smith also netted.
"We set off badly... we were slower but we managed to recover," U.S. player Yan Stastny told reporters.
Norway will have to beat Austria on Wednesday to escape the relegation round.
Holders Czech Republic thrashed Denmark 6-0 in Group D with Michael Frolik and Milan Michalek netting two apiece.
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