Power-play net % compares power-play goals scored with goals allowed to the short-handed team, based on power-play chances. Higher means the power play creates more value. Below are all 32 NHL teams ranked by Regular Season PP Net % in the 1978-79 regular season.
| # | Team | PP Net% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29.6 | ||
| 2 | 25.4 | ||
| 3 | 24.6 | ||
| 4 | 22.5 | ||
| 5 | 21.8 | ||
| 6 | 21.3 | ||
| 7 | 21.1 | ||
| 8 | 21.0 | ||
| 9 | 20.0 | ||
| 10 | 20.0 | ||
| 11 | 19.9 | ||
| 12 | 19.1 | ||
| 13 | 18.7 | ||
| 14 | 15.9 | ||
| 15 | 15.0 | ||
| 16 | 14.9 | ||
| 17 | 14.4 |