Shooting % is goals divided by shots on goal. Higher means more of the team's shots become goals. Below are all 32 NHL teams ranked by Regular Season Shooting % in the 1978-79 regular season.
| # | Team | S% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15.6 | ||
| 2 | 14.4 | ||
| 3 | 14.1 | ||
| 4 | 13.1 | ||
| 5 | 12.8 | ||
| 6 | 12.1 | ||
| 7 | 12.0 | ||
| 8 | 11.7 | ||
| 9 | 11.7 | ||
| 10 | 11.1 | ||
| 11 | 11.1 | ||
| 12 | 10.9 | ||
| 13 | 10.9 | ||
| 14 | 10.9 | ||
| 15 | 10.5 | ||
| 16 | 10.0 | ||
| 17 | 9.6 |