Tyrel Bauer made his debut in the National Hockey League with 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 first NHL game, Bauer engaged in a fight with Bruins' player Kastelic. The Jets highlighted 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 first outing highlighted by a thrilling performance.