Connor McDavid’s injury is serious. (VIDEO)

The Erie Otters have announced on Wednesday, that their star center Connor McDavid fractured the fifth metacarpal bone in his right hand in a fight on Tuesday night against the Mississauga Steelheads, in a fight with Bryson Cianfrone. He is expected to be out 5-6 weeks with the injury. Luckily for he #1 projected overall pick, the injury will not require surgery. McDavid accidentally struck his hand on the edge of the boards during the fight and that is what caused the injury. He was seen clutching his right hand before retiring to the locker room.