Tyrel Bauer entered the National Hockey League with the Winnipeg Jets. The season opener saw him take on the Boston Bruins, resulting in a 4-3 overtime defeat. In his initial foray into the NHL, Bauer engaged in a fight with Bruins' player Kastelic. The Jets praised Bauer for his leadership, noting his leadership skills. The Bruins scored the winning overtime goal through JJ Peterka. The game featured late goals, with Bauer's debut marked by intense action.