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 1980-81 regular season.
| # | Team | PPO/GP | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.10 | ||
| 2 | 4.99 | ||
| 3 | 4.92 | ||
| 4 | 4.58 | ||
| 5 | 4.50 | ||
| 6 | 4.42 | ||
| 7 | 4.39 | ||
| 8 | 4.34 | ||
| 9 | 4.33 | ||
| 10 | 4.29 | ||
| 11 | 4.26 | ||
| 12 | 4.20 | ||
| 13 | 4.13 | ||
| 14 | 4.01 | ||
| 15 | 3.96 | ||
| 16 | 3.95 | ||
| 17 | 3.83 | ||
| 18 | 3.79 | ||
| 19 | 3.76 | ||
| 20 | 3.74 | ||
| 21 | 3.48 |