Tyrel Bauer entered the National Hockey League for the Winnipeg Jets. The first game of the season saw him take on the Boston Bruins, which ended in a 4-3 overtime loss. In his initial foray into the NHL, Bauer dropped the gloves with Bruins' player Kastelic. The Jets praised Bauer for supporting his teammates, noting his leadership skills. The Bruins secured the victory in overtime through JJ Peterka. The game featured late goals, with Bauer's debut marked by intense action.