Tyrel Bauer entered the National Hockey League with the Winnipeg Jets. The first game of the season saw him face the Boston Bruins, resulting in a 4-3 overtime defeat. In his initial foray into the NHL, Bauer dropped the gloves with Bruins' player Kastelic. The Jets praised Bauer for his leadership, noting his ability to rally the team. The Bruins secured the victory in overtime through JJ Peterka. The game saw late goals, with Bauer's debut marked by intense action.