Tyrel Bauer entered the National Hockey League for the Winnipeg Jets. The season opener saw him face the Boston Bruins, which ended in a 4-3 overtime loss. In his first NHL game, Bauer engaged in a fight 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 marked by intense action.