hitting the boards Share definition Flag 1. winning or scoring 2. hitting the sideboards in hockey, causing injury 1. They won, hitting the boards for 10 points. 2. Hitting the boards, he broke his arm hitting the boards by Floyd E. Batchelder May 17, 2008 0 0 Get merch Get the hitting the boards mug. Buy Now — $32.95 See more merch