A major officiating gaffe occurred in the Stanley Cup playoffs when San Jose's Erik Karlsson scored a goal set up by a hand pass. While hockey officials have the toughest job _ they must be able to skate like the players _ they do not get a pass for their mistakes, either. While Saints fans must be feeling picked on as NFL game officials made another error that damaged them in the opener, it must be noted that pro football hardly has a monopoly on officiating problems. Yes, things have gotten murky in that area in the NFL, so much so that pass interference now can be challenged by coaches and reviewed in video replay. Don't underestimate how big a step that was for the league, though when Commissioner Roger Goodell seeks something, he usually gets it.