Tyrel Bauer made his debut in 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 dropped the gloves 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 featured late goals, with Bauer's first outing highlighted by a thrilling performance.