Serge Bernier would win the WHA Playoff MVP trophy, as he earned 36 points for the Nordiques in 17 post-season games.
Offensively, Quebec was led by Real Cloutier, who won the Bill Hunter Trophy awarded to the player who leads the league in scoring.
Paul Baxter had a team high 244 penalty minutes, which was the second highest total in the league.
In goal, Richard Brodeur had the majority of playing time, winning 29 games, while posting a team best 3.45 GAA, along with 2 shutouts.
The Racers swept the second place Cincinnati Stingers in the opening round to advance to the division finals.
Winnipeg defeated the Edmonton Oilers and Houston Aeros to earn a spot in the finals.
The Nordiques would take control of the seventh game early, coasting their way to an 8–2 victory, and winning their first Avco Cup in team history.
Serge Bernier would win the WHA Playoff MVP trophy, as he earned 36 points for the Nordiques in 17 post-season games.