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 1982-83 regular season.
| # | Team | PPO/GP | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.50 | ||
| 2 | 4.44 | ||
| 3 | 4.44 | ||
| 4 | 4.26 | ||
| 5 | 4.17 | ||
| 6 | 4.16 | ||
| 7 | 4.14 | ||
| 8 | 3.99 | ||
| 9 | 3.96 | ||
| 10 | 3.92 | ||
| 11 | 3.86 | ||
| 12 | 3.77 | ||
| 13 | 3.77 | ||
| 14 | 3.71 | ||
| 15 | 3.67 | ||
| 16 | 3.52 | ||
| 17 | 3.45 | ||
| 18 | 3.41 | ||
| 19 | 3.36 | ||
| 20 | 3.35 | ||
| 21 | 3.27 |