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 1981-82 regular season.
| # | Team | PPO/GP | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.17 | ||
| 2 | 5.00 | ||
| 3 | 4.54 | ||
| 4 | 4.41 | ||
| 5 | 4.28 | ||
| 6 | 4.25 | ||
| 7 | 4.21 | ||
| 8 | 4.10 | ||
| 9 | 3.92 | ||
| 10 | 3.88 | ||
| 11 | 3.83 | ||
| 12 | 3.75 | ||
| 13 | 3.71 | ||
| 14 | 3.69 | ||
| 15 | 3.67 | ||
| 16 | 3.66 | ||
| 17 | 3.64 | ||
| 18 | 3.64 | ||
| 19 | 3.64 | ||
| 20 | 3.60 | ||
| 21 | 3.19 |