econd period, then came up empty with a chance of their own early in the third -- all because of Lundqvist. The goalie stopped Ovechkin three times from point-blank range during the man advantage, the last two without a stick. Lundqvist stopped Ovechkin three more times in overtime, but there was no s

GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- When they shook hands after the game, Florida coach Jim McElwain thanked South Carolinas Will Muschamp for what he left behind in Gainesville.On defense anyway.It didnt need to be said. After all, it was evident on the field.Austin Appleby threw two touchdown passes, Jordan Scarlett ran for a career-high 134 yards and the 22nd-ranked Gators used another solid defensive effort to beat the Gamecocks 20-7 Saturday, moving closer to clinching the Southeastern Conferences Eastern Division.I just said, No. 1, that there were some great defensive players here, McElwain said. He just did an outstanding job.The banged-up Gators (7-2, 5-2) can secure a spot in the league title game by winning at 19th-ranked LSU next week. It might be a long shot given Floridas injury situation.McElwain lost nine starters the last two weeks, including four against the Gamecocks (5-5, 3-5). Safety Marcus Maye (arm) is out for the season, and its uncertain whether defensive end Bryan Cox Jr. (ankle), center Tyler Jordan (ankle) and left tackle David Sharpe (leg) will be ready to play against the Tigers.Youve got guys dropping left and right and new guys going in there, McElwain said. I think we sold some extra programs because (fans) didnt know the numbers that were in there. Our new athletic director will be excited about that. Itll help the budget.Florida did just enough to overcome the injuries.Appleby found Cyontai Lewis for a 6-yard score in the first quarter and then floated a perfect pass to Ahmad Fulwood in the corner of the end zone in the second. Eddy Pineiros two field goals in the third, including a 54-yarder, gave the Gators some breathing room.Floridas defense did the rest, allowing just 256 yards while rebounding nicely from a 31-10 loss at Arkansas last week. Most of the players shutting down South Carolina were guys Muschamp signed during his four years (2011-14) in Gainesville.Its about the people, he said. Its not about the logo. Its not about the buildings. Its relationships you build with people over a period of time. A lot of people that still work here at Florida that Im very close with and always will be. As we move forward there will be less players involved, which is probably the better part for me because thats what I really care about.Many thought Floridas former coach would pull off an upset in his return to Gainesville. Instead, the Gamecocks were shut out until scoring with 6:53 left. The loss snapped South Carolinas three-game winning streak.Freshman quarterback Jake Bentley, who played so well in those victories, struggled in his first road start. Bentley completed 18 of 33 passes for 213 yards, with an interception and a fumble.Appleby was slightly more efficient. The former Purdue starter, filling in for injured Luke Del Rio, was 17-of-21 passing for 201 yards. He threw an interception in the third quarter and fumbled a snap, committing two of the teams three turnovers.We could have had 40 points out there if we played the way we are capable of, Appleby said. We will get it fixed.THE TAKEAWAYSouth Carolina: Although the Gamecocks didnt have much offensive success, its clear Muschamp has some young players to build around. Bentley, running back Rico Dowdle and receiver Bryan Edwards -- all freshmen -- should be a solid nucleus for the next few years.Florida: The Gators have endured their share of injures the last two weeks, losing five defensive starters and four on the offensive side of the ball. Some of them wont be back for next weeks all-important game at LSU, leaving Florida to test its depth on the road.POLL IMPLICATIONSFlorida probably will move up a few spots in the next AP poll, but all that matters now is beating the Tigers and getting back to Atlanta.We know whats at stake, Appleby said. We want to go back to Atlanta, and this is the next step in order to get there. Weve got a lot of guys dinged up. With that said, the next mans up.UP NEXTSouth Carolina: After playing five consecutive games at Williams-Brice Stadium before traveling to Florida, the Gamecocks return home to face Western Carolina next Saturday. South Carolina should become bowl-eligible against the Catamounts, a team from the Football Championship Subdivision.Florida: Plays at LSU next Saturday, a game postponed because of Hurricane Matthew in and later moved from Gainesville to Baton Rouge. 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Then, at 9:24 of overtime, Mike Ribeiro scored his first playoff goal in five years. The Capitals had a 2-1 win over the Rangers. Series lead restored. Momentum regained. Doubts erased -- for at least another couple of days. "Obviously just kind of got the nerves out there at the start," said Ward, who scored in the second period, "and fed off the crowd for the game. You know, we executed a couple times, got some chances and so did they, but we were fortunate to bury the last one." The Capitals now take their 3-2 series lead to New York for Sundays Game 6. The home team has won every game so far, with Washington taking the first two and New York pulling even in Games 3 and 4. Washington has also been fighting history along the way: The franchise has lost eight playoff series in which it has held a two-game lead, leading to collective jitters any time the other team mounts a comeback. Now its the Rangers who face a must-win in a series in which four of five games have been decided by one goal. "Its just a bounce here and there," said Lundqvist, who finished with 33 saves. "Its been that way the whole series. We have to continue to be positive and believe that we can do it." Ribeiro hadnt scored in the post-season since 2008, when he was playing with the Dallas Stars. He had never scored a winning goal in the playoffs until he opportunistically found the puck on his stick near the crease after a pinball deflection of a shot from Karl Alzner at the point. "I know I was behind that D, and the puck just came onto my stick," Ribeiro said. "It was pretty cool." Brian Boyle scored the Rangers lone goal 53 seconds into the game, but he also took a needless penalty that set up Wards power play goal in the second period. Braden Holtby (24 saves) and Lundqvist matched each other for the rest of regulation -- and a little beyond. Still, the Cappitals were tight early on.dddddddddddd. Coach Adam Oates said before the game he was "worried" about the way his team would start out. His concern was justified. Dan Girardi dumped the puck behind the net. Derick Brassard was there and made a one-touch pass to Boyle, who had skated in front of the crease with barely a hindrance from Capitals defencemen. Boyle popped in his second goal of the series, and Brassard had his series-leading fifth assist. The Capitals stayed out of sorts well into the first period. Jason Chimera (boarding) and John Erskine (elbowing) took penalties. New York nearly took a two-goal lead when Erskine turned the puck over at centre ice, but he recovered in time to stop Carl Hagelins breakaway. The Rangers finally gave away the momentum when Boyle slashed Ribeiro for no good reason in front of a referee near the Rangers net. It took only 11 seconds for the Capitals power play, the NHLs best during the regular season, to tie the score on Wards one-timer from the slot. "Its a dumb penalty, and you dont kill those off," Rangers coach John Tortorella said. "It just happens that way in our game. Thats a guy thats playing really well for us, but thats a dumb penalty." The Capitals survived two more Rangers power plays late in the second period, then came up empty with a chance of their own early in the third -- all because of Lundqvist. The goalie stopped Ovechkin three times from point-blank range during the man advantage, the last two without a stick. Lundqvist stopped Ovechkin three more times in overtime, but there was no stopping Ribeiro when the games final loose puck fell the Capitals way. "It was just a quick play. Not really much you can do about it," Lundqvist said. "I just wish we got a better bounce. Frustrating and disappointing, but its not over. We have to regroup." Notes: New York LW Ryane Clowe, who drew the boarding call on Chimera, played only one more shift after the penalty. He was playing in his second game since missing four with a suspected concussion. ... Rangers D Marc Staal remained sidelined with an eye injury. He has played in only one game in the series. ... With RW Martin Erat out with an upper-body injury, 19-year-old F Tom Wilson, a 2012 first-round draft pick, made his Capitals debut. ' ' '