Detroit's Gustav Nyqusit scored with 59 seconds to play to cut the lead to a goal, but the Red Wings never got another good chance.
Tomas Tatar and Pavel Datsyuk each scored their 10th goals and Jimmy Howard made 27 saves for the Red Wings, who were seeking a fourth straight home victory.
Roberto Luongo made 38 saves to secure his eighth win of the season.
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