Shots on goal for per game is shots on net divided by games played. Higher means the team tests goalies more often. Below are all 32 NHL teams ranked by Regular Season Shots On Goal (SOG) For Per Game in the 1987-88 regular season.
| # | Team | SOG/GP | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33.3 | ||
| 2 | 32.4 | ||
| 3 | 31.8 | ||
| 4 | 31.5 | ||
| 5 | 31.4 | ||
| 6 | 31.3 | ||
| 7 | 31.0 | ||
| 8 | 31.0 | ||
| 9 | 30.8 | ||
| 10 | 30.8 | ||
| 11 | 30.2 | ||
| 12 | 30.1 | ||
| 13 | 30.0 | ||
| 14 | 29.9 | ||
| 15 | 29.9 | ||
| 16 | 29.9 | ||
| 17 | 29.3 | ||
| 18 | 29.3 | ||
| 19 | 28.8 | ||
| 20 | 28.6 | ||
| 21 | 28.2 |