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The Red Wings' Tomas Tatar (right) battles for the puck during Slovakia's 5-2 win over Norway at the World Championship.

(The Associated Press)

Detroit Red Wings forward Tomas Tatar had a goal and an assist Wednesday to lead Slovakia past Norway 5-2 at the World Championship in Minsk, Belarus.

It was Slovakia's first win in four games (1-2-1, four points in Group A).

Tatar opened the scoring at 1:06 of the first period and assisted on Michel Miklik's goal at 8:33 of the third period, which wrapped up the scoring. Tatar had two shots on goal and a plus-3 rating in 17:07 of ice time.

Tatar has three points (goal, two assists) in four games.

Red Wings defenseman Jakub Kindl had no points, three shots and a plus-2 rating in 19:07 of ice time in the Czech Republic's 2-0 victory over Italy.

The U.S., with Red Wings Justin Abdelkader and Danny DeKeyser, meets Latvia Thursday at 9:45 a.m. The U.S. (2-1) is in a three-way tie for second place in Group B with six points, six behind Russia (4-0).

Sweden, with Red Wings forward Gustav Nyquist, faces France Thursday at 1:45 p.m. The Swedes lead Group A with eight points.

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