Power-play chances per game is power-play chances divided by games played. Higher means the team gets more chances against short-handed opponents. Below are all 32 NHL teams ranked by Regular Season PP Chances Per Game in the 1977-78 regular season.
| # | Team | PPO/GP | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.10 | ||
| 2 | 3.55 | ||
| 3 | 3.49 | ||
| 4 | 3.40 | ||
| 5 | 3.39 | ||
| 6 | 3.34 | ||
| 7 | 3.34 | ||
| 8 | 3.29 | ||
| 9 | 3.21 | ||
| 10 | 3.14 | ||
| 11 | 3.02 | ||
| 12 | 2.92 | ||
| 13 | 2.86 | ||
| 14 | 2.83 | ||
| 15 | 2.70 | ||
| 16 | 2.56 | ||
| 17 | 2.39 |