Tyrel Bauer entered the National Hockey League for the Winnipeg Jets. The first game of the season saw him take on the Boston Bruins, resulting in a 4-3 overtime defeat. In his initial foray into the NHL, Bauer engaged in a fight with Bruins' player Kastelic. The Jets praised Bauer for his leadership, noting his leadership skills. The Bruins secured the victory in overtime through JJ Peterka. The match featured late goals, with Bauer's debut highlighted by a thrilling performance.