It was another disheartening injury for the 31-year-old, especially just two weeks into a new season. It will not, however, lead to a change in his playing style.
"I don't know if I can to be honest with you," said McQuaid. "I can choose between getting hurt every once in a while and missing some time, or playing a different style and not playing at all. I don't foresee anything changing that way, but when you get out there you just play.
"You can't be thinking about potential for injury or other things on your mind, just focus on playing."
McQuaid was back on the ice on Monday for his first full practice with the team since the injury. It was a major step forward in the defenseman's impending return.
"Not quite there yet, but today was a good step," McQuaid said following the session at Warrior Ice Arena. "Nice to be back out there with the guys and simulate game-like situations. Hopefully we continue to progress…without sugarcoating it, it was tough. But can't change the situation and you try to persevere through and be better for it and hopefully that will be the case again with this.
"Felt like I had a really good summer and I felt good coming into the season. It was disappointing that way, but I'm working to get back to that point now."