Tyrel Bauer made his debut in 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 first NHL game, Bauer dropped the gloves with Bruins' player Kastelic. The Jets praised Bauer for supporting his teammates, 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 debut highlighted by a thrilling performance.