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 first NHL game, Bauer engaged in a fight with Bruins' player Kastelic. The Jets highlighted Bauer for his leadership, noting his leadership skills. The Bruins secured the victory in overtime through JJ Peterka. The match featured late goals, with Bauer's first outing highlighted by a thrilling performance.