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 1978-79 regular season.
| # | Team | PPO/GP | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.09 | ||
| 2 | 3.90 | ||
| 3 | 3.88 | ||
| 4 | 3.77 | ||
| 5 | 3.69 | ||
| 6 | 3.61 | ||
| 7 | 3.48 | ||
| 8 | 3.34 | ||
| 9 | 3.34 | ||
| 10 | 3.26 | ||
| 11 | 3.25 | ||
| 12 | 3.13 | ||
| 13 | 3.09 | ||
| 14 | 3.00 | ||
| 15 | 2.95 | ||
| 16 | 2.90 | ||
| 17 | 2.88 |