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 1980-81 regular season.
| # | Team | PP Net% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27.4 | ||
| 2 | 25.5 | ||
| 3 | 24.1 | ||
| 4 | 23.1 | ||
| 5 | 23.0 | ||
| 6 | 22.7 | ||
| 7 | 21.4 | ||
| 8 | 20.8 | ||
| 9 | 20.8 | ||
| 10 | 20.6 | ||
| 11 | 20.3 | ||
| 12 | 20.2 | ||
| 13 | 18.9 | ||
| 14 | 18.9 | ||
| 15 | 18.4 | ||
| 16 | 16.4 | ||
| 17 | 15.2 | ||
| 18 | 15.2 | ||
| 19 | 14.4 | ||
| 20 | 14.0 | ||
| 21 | 13.0 |