Justin Abdelkader scored the deciding goal in the seventh round shootout as the Red Wings edged the Sharks, 2-1, in Detroit.
Trevor Daley scored the regulation goal for the Red Wings.
Petr Mrazek finished with 30 saves as Detroit snapped a two-game slide.
Kevin Labanc scored in regulation for San Jose. Martin Jones piled up 43 saves for the Sharks, who have lost four straight games.
The Wings begin a two-game road trip tomorrow when they face off against the Carolina Hurricanes.