Tyrel Bauer entered the National Hockey League with the Winnipeg Jets. The first game of the season 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 highlighted Bauer for his leadership, noting his ability to rally the team. The Bruins scored the winning overtime goal through JJ Peterka. The game featured late goals, with Bauer's first outing marked by intense action.