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 1985-86 regular season.
| # | Team | PPO/GP | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.25 | ||
| 2 | 5.24 | ||
| 3 | 5.24 | ||
| 4 | 5.16 | ||
| 5 | 4.92 | ||
| 6 | 4.81 | ||
| 7 | 4.72 | ||
| 8 | 4.72 | ||
| 9 | 4.70 | ||
| 10 | 4.58 | ||
| 11 | 4.56 | ||
| 12 | 4.54 | ||
| 13 | 4.53 | ||
| 14 | 4.49 | ||
| 15 | 4.47 | ||
| 16 | 4.45 | ||
| 17 | 4.31 | ||
| 18 | 4.16 | ||
| 19 | 4.10 | ||
| 20 | 4.01 | ||
| 21 | 3.71 |