Tyrel Bauer entered the National Hockey League with the Winnipeg Jets. The first game of the season saw him face the Boston Bruins, which ended in a 4-3 overtime loss. In his first NHL game, 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 featured late goals, with Bauer's debut marked by intense action.