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 1980-81 regular season.
| # | Team | S% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15.2 | ||
| 2 | 15.1 | ||
| 3 | 14.7 | ||
| 4 | 14.5 | ||
| 5 | 13.7 | ||
| 6 | 13.7 | ||
| 7 | 13.6 | ||
| 8 | 13.2 | ||
| 9 | 12.7 | ||
| 10 | 12.7 | ||
| 11 | 12.3 | ||
| 12 | 12.2 | ||
| 13 | 11.9 | ||
| 14 | 11.8 | ||
| 15 | 11.7 | ||
| 16 | 11.6 | ||
| 17 | 11.6 | ||
| 18 | 11.3 | ||
| 19 | 10.9 | ||
| 20 | 10.9 | ||
| 21 | 10.2 |