Tyrel Bauer made his debut in the National Hockey League for 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 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 game saw late goals, with Bauer's debut marked by intense action.