Marner had five points, including the game-winning goal, but Tavares had a goal and two assists in Toronto's come-from-behind win, meaning each could stake a claim to the honor.
So after Hurricanes forward Martin Necas was named third star, Tavares and Marner skated to center ice to decide it in a best two-of-three series. Marner and Tavares each first threw rock, but Marner twice covered Tavares' rock with paper, earning the win.
The duel was part of Toronto's first Next Gen game of the season, and the event's game committee chose the post-game match was chosen to decide the No. 1 star. The Next Gen games, designed at celebrating young Maple Leafs fans, also had children as announcers, in-arena hosts and special food options too.
