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Olympics-Swedish ice hockey player Backstrom fails dope test - source

SOCHI, Russi, Feb 23 (Reuters) - Swedish ice hockey player Nicklas Backstrom has failed a doping test at the Sochi Games, a source told Reuters. Backstrom, who plays for the Washington Capitals in the National Hockey League, missed Sunday's Olympic final, where Sweden lost 3-0 to defending champions Canada. (Editing by Peter Rutherford)