Penalty-kill net % shows which teams have the most dangerous penalty kill units. It compares power-play goals allowed with short-handed goals scored, based on times short-handed. Below are all 32 NHL teams ranked by Regular Season PK Net % in the 1978-79 regular season.
| # | Team | PK Net% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 86.9 | ||
| 2 | 83.6 | ||
| 3 | 82.8 | ||
| 4 | 82.6 | ||
| 5 | 82.2 | ||
| 6 | 81.0 | ||
| 7 | 81.0 | ||
| 8 | 81.0 | ||
| 9 | 80.3 | ||
| 10 | 80.1 | ||
| 11 | 80.0 | ||
| 12 | 79.1 | ||
| 13 | 77.6 | ||
| 14 | 76.8 | ||
| 15 | 75.7 | ||
| 16 | 74.4 | ||
| 17 | 71.5 |