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 1988-89 regular season.
| # | Team | PPO/GP | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.08 | ||
| 2 | 5.81 | ||
| 3 | 5.71 | ||
| 4 | 5.51 | ||
| 5 | 5.42 | ||
| 6 | 5.35 | ||
| 7 | 5.24 | ||
| 8 | 5.22 | ||
| 9 | 5.13 | ||
| 10 | 5.01 | ||
| 11 | 4.96 | ||
| 12 | 4.92 | ||
| 13 | 4.84 | ||
| 14 | 4.76 | ||
| 15 | 4.76 | ||
| 16 | 4.72 | ||
| 17 | 4.63 | ||
| 18 | 4.59 | ||
| 19 | 4.46 | ||
| 20 | 4.40 | ||
| 21 | 4.19 |