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, resulting in a 4-3 overtime defeat. In his first NHL game, Bauer dropped the gloves with Bruins' player Kastelic. The Jets praised Bauer for his leadership, noting his leadership skills. The Bruins secured the victory in overtime through JJ Peterka. The match saw late goals, with Bauer's debut marked by intense action.