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 1987-88 regular season.
| # | Team | PPO/GP | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.26 | ||
| 2 | 6.14 | ||
| 3 | 6.01 | ||
| 4 | 5.96 | ||
| 5 | 5.92 | ||
| 6 | 5.86 | ||
| 7 | 5.80 | ||
| 8 | 5.76 | ||
| 9 | 5.70 | ||
| 10 | 5.63 | ||
| 11 | 5.58 | ||
| 12 | 5.44 | ||
| 13 | 5.40 | ||
| 14 | 5.33 | ||
| 15 | 5.16 | ||
| 16 | 5.03 | ||
| 17 | 4.96 | ||
| 18 | 4.84 | ||
| 19 | 4.79 | ||
| 20 | 4.79 | ||
| 21 | 4.34 |