Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid will miss two to three weeks with a quadriceps injury, general manager Ken Holland announced Tuesday.
Holland said the team is hoping McDavid's absence will be "less than that" and he can return sooner.
McDavid, 23, suffered the injury during Saturday's 3–2 win over the Predators when he collided with defenseman Dante Fabbro and the boards. He suffered a bruised knee during the crash and practiced on Monday. However, McDavid's status for Tuesday's game against the Chicago Blackhawks was uncertain.
Holland said McDavid's leg was stiff and swollen over the past few days, prompting him to undergo an MRI, which showed the injury.