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 1996-97 regular season.
| # | Team | PP Net% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20.2 | ||
| 2 | 18.3 | ||
| 3 | 17.6 | ||
| 4 | 15.8 | ||
| 5 | 14.8 | ||
| 6 | 14.6 | ||
| 7 | 14.2 | ||
| 8 | 14.2 | ||
| 9 | 13.5 | ||
| 10 | 13.1 | ||
| 11 | 12.9 | ||
| 12 | 12.9 | ||
| 13 | 12.8 | ||
| 14 | 12.7 | ||
| 15 | 12.5 | ||
| 16 | 12.4 | ||
| 17 | 12.0 | ||
| 18 | 11.8 | ||
| 19 | 11.8 | ||
| 20 | 11.6 | ||
| 21 | 11.3 | ||
| 22 | 11.2 | ||
| 23 | 11.2 | ||
| 24 | 10.8 | ||
| 25 | 9.5 | ||
| 26 | 9.4 |