 Appearing in the playoffs for the first time since 1974, he also led the North Stars in playoff scoring with 16 points in 15 games as they reached the Stanley Cup semi-finals.In the 1980 playoffs, he scored the deciding goal in Game 7 of the quarterfinals, which eliminated the four-time defending Stanley Cup champion Montreal Canadiens.MacAdam's production returned to its previous level in 1980–81, as he finished third on the North Stars in scoring with 21 goals and 60 points.