Tyrel Bauer entered the National Hockey League with the Winnipeg Jets. The season opener 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 supporting his teammates, noting his leadership skills. The Bruins secured the victory in overtime through JJ Peterka. The match saw late goals, with Bauer's debut highlighted by a thrilling performance.