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 1981-82 regular season.
| # | Team | PP Net% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26.7 | ||
| 2 | 24.8 | ||
| 3 | 23.9 | ||
| 4 | 23.5 | ||
| 5 | 23.2 | ||
| 6 | 22.6 | ||
| 7 | 22.0 | ||
| 8 | 21.6 | ||
| 9 | 21.3 | ||
| 10 | 20.3 | ||
| 11 | 19.9 | ||
| 12 | 19.8 | ||
| 13 | 19.2 | ||
| 14 | 18.7 | ||
| 15 | 18.3 | ||
| 16 | 18.2 | ||
| 17 | 18.2 | ||
| 18 | 18.1 | ||
| 19 | 16.0 | ||
| 20 | 14.1 | ||
| 21 | 10.3 |