Tom Sestito also scored for the Canucks and Jason Garrison had two assists. Backup goalie Eddie Lack made 29 saves to help Vancouver pick up its third win in its past 11 games.
Kesler's second goal capped a stretch where the teams combined to score three goals in 37 seconds.
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