Tyrel Bauer entered the National Hockey League with the Winnipeg Jets. The season opener saw him face 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 scored the winning overtime goal through JJ Peterka. The match featured late goals, with Bauer's first outing highlighted by a thrilling performance.