The Wings threaten in the final 70 seconds with goalie Petr Mrazek pulled for the extra attacker, but cannot find the tying goal.
Tampa Bay wins 3-2 to take a commanding 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series.
A bouncing puck from the slot to the crease was covered by Tampa Bay goalie Ben Bishop with 8.7 seconds left. Riley Sheahan could not get a shot off in the slot as the puck squired toward the goal. Tomas Tatar nearly got a stick on the puck, but it was covered by Bishop.
The Wings had a great chance with 1:10 left, but Henrik Zetterberg's pass hopped over the stick of Justin Abdelkader in front of the net.