Canada

Vancouver, British Columbia -- Alexander Edler and Ryan Kesler staked Vancouver to a two-goal lead in the first period Thursday and the Canucks fought off San Jose 3-2.

Minnepolis -- U.S. medical scientists say they've discovered a molecular chemical might help protect the hearts of Duchenne muscular dystrophy patients.

Toronto -- Phil Kessel started a streak of three straight shootout goals Thursday that brought the Toronto Maple Leafs a 2-1 victory over New Jersey.

Vancouver, British Columbia -- The pine beetle infestation of western Canadian forests is expected to close at least 16 major sawmills and cut exports by half, a report said Thursday.

Ottawa -- Canadian scientists say they have identified the remains of one of the world's rarest fossils -- the 450-million-year-old skeleton of a worm.

Garden Of Eden, Nova Scotia -- A Nova Scotia woman had to inform the Canadian government twice she isn't dead and she still wants her old age security check each month.

Toronto -- Chris Bosh finished off a Toronto rally Wednesday by hitting a jump shot with 2.1 seconds remaining that gave the Raptors a 106-105 win over Atlanta.

Clevelnad -- Anderson Varejao started a seven-point Cleveland run in the final minutes Wednesday that lifted the Cavaliers to a 99-94 win over Indiana.

Vancouver, British Columbia -- Rookie John Tavares tallied two goals and three assists Tuesday to lead the New York Islanders past Vancouver 5-2.

Calgary, Alberta -- Tomas Holmstrom's third-period goal was the game winner Monday in the Detroit Red Wings' 2-1 win over Calgary.